Eagles News: Philadelphia’s under-25 talent ranks middle of the pack

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Ranking NFL teams by under-25 talent: Pats, Texans lead list – ESPN
18) Philadelphia Eagles. Last year’s rank: 14. Blue chips: LB Jihaad Campbell, CB/S Cooper DeJean. Notable graduated players: DT Jalen Carter, CB Quinyon Mitchell, Edge Nolan Smith Jr. Several members of the Eagles’ great defense aged off our list this year: In addition to the 25-year-olds named above, there are defensive linemen Moro Ojomo, Byron Young and Jalyx Hunt. There’s still some younger talent remaining. Safety Andrew Mukuba and safety/nickelback DeJean are both 23. Campbell doesn’t turn 23 until February. On offense, it’s all about the 2026 draft picks. Tight end Eli Stowers is 23, while wide receiver Makai Lemon and offensive tackle Markel Bell are both 22.

Jalen Hurts is the first Eagles player revealed on this year’s NFL Top 100 – BGN
This year, the annual NFL Top 100 list is being revealed over the not so brief span of June 22 through September 4. A couple of former Philadelphia Eagles players have already made appearances (A.J. Brown at No. 80, Josh Sweat at No. 78) but now a current member of the Birds has finally been revealed. Jalen Hurts is checking in at No. 56, according to this list determined by player voting. Here’s a highlights clip that features praise from his peers.

Three training camp trade targets who make sense for the Eagles – PhillyVoice
iOL Jackson Powers-Johnson (23), Raiders (6’3, 325) […] He reminds me a little of a shorter Landon Dickerson. This year, Powers-Johnson is in a camp battle for a starting guard spot with 2025 third-round pick Caleb Rogers. If it’s looking like Powers-Johnson is losing that battle, the Raiders could view him as expendable, and the Eagles could view him as immediate iOL depth as well as a reclamation project who could potentially take over for Dickerson if Dickerson has an early retirement. Projected cost: Sixth-round pick.

15 Eagles on offense to watch in 2026 training camp – NBCSP
WR Hollywood Brown: Because the Eagles drafted Makai Lemon and because they traded for Dontayvion Wicks, Brown has sort of become the forgotten receiver in the room. But Brown is a former first-round pick who had 587 receiving yards with the Chiefs just last year. He provides some real depth at the position and even in Year 8 still has blazing speed. […] WR Makai Lemon: The Eagles traded up to No. 20 overall to draft Lemon out of USC but he missed the end of spring practices with a hamstring injury. Lemon should be back on the field for training camp and all eyes will be on the first-round pick. […] WR Dontayvion Wicks: Not only did the Eagles trade to acquire Wicks but then they gave him a one-year extension worth $12.5 million. Wicks has a leg up in the receiver competition because he has already played in a Shanahan-style offense and under new OC Sean Mannion. The Eagles are hoping Wicks has untapped potential he wasn’t able to reach in Green Bay because he was buried on the Packers’ depth chart.

Eagles’ Cooper DeJean mastered slot corner. Can he do the same at safety? – The Athletic
Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship hosted Vic Fangio on their podcast this summer. The visit brought an admission from the Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator about DeJean that Fangio first revealed in the spring and showcased during offseason practices, when DeJean played safety while the Eagles aligned in their base defense. Fangio’s comment seemed especially relevant given that the star slot cornerback and the former starting safety shared the screen like they used to share the secondary. “Your days at corner hopefully are over,” Fangio told him on “Exciting Mics.” “… Coop is replacing Reed part time.” The context to the statement is that DeJean, a first-team All-Pro in his second season, is an every-down player for the Eagles. On most snaps, that means he plays in the slot — where he was considered the best in the NFL. When the Eagles are not playing with five or six defensive backs in the formation, they still want DeJean on the field. The question becomes where he plays.

All-Access: Day in the life of Moro Ojomo – PhiladelphiaEagles.com
Moro Ojomo is an integral part of one of the best defensive tackle groups in the NFL. In the latest All-Access, presented by Lincoln Financial, Ojomo takes you inside his daily routine for physical and mental success.

Eagles’ Jordan Davis to offer Big Man Camp for young athletes – NBC10
Shay Allen, mother of Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis joined NBC10’s Erin Coleman to discuss Big Man Camp, a free football camp for young athletes that will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Mastery Charter Schools.

Fernando Mendoza, Tyler Shough top NFLPA’s Rising Stars list – PFT
Mendoza is followed on the list by Cowboys safety Caleb Downs, Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love, Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate, Eagles wide receiver Makai Lemon, Commanders linebacker Sonny Styles, Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, Giants linebacker Arvell Reese, Ravens wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane, and Buccaneers edge rusher Rueben Bain.

Philly Bar Owners Say World Cup Sales Bump Couldn’t Quite Match Eagles, Phillies Fever – Philadelphia Today
When the Eagles or Phillies are in the hunt, the spending surge that follows dwarfs anything the World Cup could generate. Jason Evenchik, whose Garage locations posted solid numbers throughout the tournament, put it bluntly. “The World Cup doesn’t really get close to the Super Bowl madness,” he said. Playoff runs from the Eagles and Phillies have a way of packing bars, restaurants, and businesses citywide, a level of sustained mania the month-long international tournament couldn’t quite match. Abby Stover, assistant general manager at Dock Street Brewery, saw the same pattern play out behind the bar. “The World Cup finals are truly similar to us Philadelphia sports fans in their passion and how much they are willing to ride for their teams, but nothing can beat a good Eagles playoff run,” she said.

NFL MVP: One non-QB candidate from each AFC team in 2026 – NFL.com
A.J. BROWN – Brown is coming off a down season in Philly, at least by his standards, but he should be rejuvenated and motivated to prove he has plenty of juice left. The big-bodied wide receiver is a perfect fit in New England. He brings yards-after-catch ability to an offense that was woeful in that area a year ago. Brown fits Drake Maye’s strengths to a T. Last season on go, post and slant routes, Maye finished first in pass yards per attempt and passer rating and second in completion rate, per Next Gen Stats. Since 2022, Brown has the most yards on such routes. Hand, meet glove.

Quarterback Will Grier retires – Panthers.com
Will Grier came back to his hometown team three months ago, but his comeback won’t continue into training camp. The veteran quarterback has chosen to retire. The Panthers placed him on the reserve/retired list on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Grier was originally a third-round pick of the Panthers in 2019, and signed a one-year deal here before the draft. He has also spent time with the Cowboys, Bengals, Patriots, Chargers, Eagles, and the Cowboys again. He appeared in two regular-season games, both here during his rookie season.

This new Cowboy will be an important part of training camp – Blogging The Boys
Is Joe Milton the backup quarterback on this team right now? If you answered yes, did you do so confidently? There is a lot to like about Milton and his athletic profile. There is zero doubt that he is an intriguing prospect and someone who may be molded into a proper NFL signal-caller. He can also throw it a mile. Unfortunately, Milton doesn’t exactly have a ton of NFL experience. He does have that within the Cowboys as he was the team’s primary backup last year, but the front office and coaching staff didn’t bring in Sam Howell for no reason at all. This is the case because Howell has legitimate NFL starts to his name. In fact, Howell has an entire season’s worth of starts on his resumé. Howell was Washington’s starter across the entire 2023 season. He even earned a place in Cowboys lore that season as it was his interception which DaRon Bland returned for a touchdown to set the record for most in a single season, a feat that Jim Nantz brilliantly called on Thanksgiving Day.

ESPN: The NY Giants are top 10 in talent under age 25 – Big Blue View
There are plenty of reasons for optimism around the New York Giants as training camp approaches. One of the biggest reasons for optimism as we march toward training camp? The youth on the Giants’ roster. In fact, ESPN’s Aaron Schatz ranks the Giants ninth in the NFL in terms of talent under the age of 25. The Giants feature one of the youngest rosters in the NFL and will be looking to their youngsters as contributors in every position group. The Giants have had a relatively young team for a while now, though that was masked by age outliers like Graham Gano, Russell Wilson, and Greg Van Roten. Now, the youth movement has become more obvious as the team has moved away from those veterans.

The Giants’ knucklehead circus is the NFL’s most fascinating powderkeg – SB Nation
This is the first season in a decade where the Giants feel like legitimate threats to make waves in the NFC East. It’s a tough division, but one where anyone can win if things go the right way. There’s nothing specifically about the Cowboys or Commanders that gives them an appreciable edge over New York, and with Philadelphia the team is going through a small roster shift that could be exploited if they don’t meet their lofty potential in 2026. It’s precisely why John Harbaugh was the right man for the job at this time. Truthfully, I don’t know if he’s an especially long-term option at head coach because at times, he’s felt a little intractable to moving with the times in the NFL — but the man knows how to run a professional football organization. He understands the moving parts that need to come together, and, better than anyone, he knows the importance of his quarterback and running back being healthy, given his recent years in Baltimore.

The Bride Wore a Veil and Purse She Made With Thrifted Lockets for Her Colombia Wedding – Vogue
When photographers Elizabeth and Holden Blanco began planning their destination wedding in Medellín, Colombia, the couple approached it with typically artistic flair. Inspired by the surrealist work of Colombian artist Fernando Botero and local textile artisans, the creative couple decided to flip the script and create a themed experience filled with unexpected moments of delight. “We really had a teamwork approach to this wedding, so we were the only ones that knew the schedule and knew all the little moments and surprises,” says Elizabeth. [BLG Note: Shout out to my friends who were featured in Vogue! Also, fun fact: Holden is a photographer who takes training camp and preseason pictures for some of BGN’s articles.]

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