Overview
- The Eagles limited Makai Lemon's live practice because a recurring hamstring cost him significant spring and training-camp reps.
- Coaches used walkthroughs, had Lemon break the huddle to hear play calls from Jalen Hurts, and put him into meetings with passing-game coordinator Josh Grizzard to preserve his mental reps.
- Aaron Moorehead advised Lemon to model his preparation on DeVonta Smith while staff provided one-on-one coaching to make up for missed practice time.
- Lemon’s lone preseason game featured three catches for three yards, a drop that became an interception and a muffed punt, leaving his Week 1 role uncertain though some insiders still project a WR3 spot.
- GM Howie Roseman and team officials stress a multi-year view for the 2026 draft class so Lemon’s near-term snaps will hinge on his health and how quickly he can resume full-speed reps.