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Eagles’ Day 11 Camp Defined by Injuries and Position Battles

Backup quarterback contenders seized critical reps during situational drills in the first practice after Thursday’s preseason game

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Overview

  • Several projected starters, including A.J. Brown, Elijah Cooks, Kenyon Green, Charley Hughlett, Montrell Johnson, Cameron Latu and Byron Young, did not practice on Day 11 after sustaining injuries in the preseason opener.
  • Dorian Thompson-Robinson has outpaced rookie Kyle McCord in training-camp drills, intensifying the competition for the Eagles’ backup quarterback role.
  • The opposite cornerback spot remains unsettled despite Eli Ricks’s pick-six in practice and newcomer Jakorian Bennett’s first reps with the team.
  • Undrafted rookie Taylor Morin capped red-zone work with a touchdown and two-point conversion while Darius Cooper earned first-team snaps, boosting their cases for roster or practice-squad spots.
  • Defensive tackle Jalen Carter continued to dominate one-on-one drills, consistently overpowering offensive linemen and highlighting his disruptive upside.