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Makai Lemon Makes First‑Team Strides in Eagles Camp After Hamstring Setback

Coaches are drawing up plays for the rookie as he competes for targets in a receiver group reshaped by AJ Brown’s trade.

Overview

  • Lemon said working with quarterback Jalen Hurts in offseason workouts helped him learn timing and communication that carry into camp.
  • He missed parts of OTAs and minicamp with a pulled hamstring but has told reporters he is recovered and is practicing with first‑team units.
  • Eagles coaches have shown enough confidence to integrate Lemon into game planning and to design plays that put him on the field.
  • Early training‑camp evaluations are mixed, with some analysts optimistic about his upside and fantasy value while others note a quiet start and no clear 'wow' plays yet.
  • Lemon faces immediate competition for targets from DeVonta Smith, Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks and Elijah Moore, and his preseason reps will shape how big a role he earns this season.