Observations from Tuesday’s session at the NovaCare Complex.
The reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles held their one and only mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday afternoon and I was at the NovaCare Complex to watch the action unfold. Here’s what I saw!
DID NOT PARTICIPATE — Jalen Carter, Cam Jurgens, Avery Williams, Elijah Cooks, Marcus Tate
LIMITED PARTICIPATION — Jihaad Campbell, Zack Baun, Myles Hinton, Nolan Smith
For the first time in a media-attended practice, Campbell participated in position drills (and those only). Vic Fangio previously said the 2025 first-round pick won’t be fully back until August but this is still a step in the right direction. Campbell was working with the off-ball linebackers, as expected.
Baun didn’t participate in team drills. After practice, he said he sat out due to “overall general soreness.”
Hinton left practice early to be evaluated in the medical tent. The rookie then walked into the team facility with a trainer and did not return.
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JALEN HURTS UPDATE: The reigning Super Bowl MVP had another good practice. Hurts hit DeVonta Smith down the left sideline (with Smael Mondon Jr. trailing) for a touchdown in 7-on-7. He also connected with a crossing Terrace Marshall, who seemed to catch Cooper DeJean napping, in stride on a slant for a catch-and-run score. All told, it was a good spring for Hurts. Despite the fact he’s adjusting to yet another new play-caller, he looked comfortable and decisive. The ball rarely hit the ground and he didn’t come close to throwing an interception. He also avoided taking “sacks” at a high rate. How much should be made of Hurts looking good? Hard to say for sure but it beats the alternative. For historical context, Hurts had a good spring in 2022 but was less sharp in 2023 and 2024.
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POSITION BATTLE UPDATE — CORNERBACK: Kelee Ringo broke up a Tanner McKee throw to Danny Gray on a comeback. Then he had a leaping breakup on a McKee jump ball throw to Terrace Marshall. Not the best pass but still a good job by Ringo. Ringo was first up at right cornerback with the Eagles’ first-team defense in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11. He did still rotate with Adoree’ Jackson.
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POSITION BATTLE UPDATE — SAFETY: Sydney Brown was once again the first first-team safety, although Drew Mukuba rotated in with the starting defense. Brown stumbled to allow a catch to Dallas Goedert in 7-on-7. He also allowed a catch to Harrison Bryant. Vic Fangio notably mentioned that Tristin McCollum is in the mix with Brown and Mukuba for a starting spot ... but Andre’ Sam has seemingly seen more first-team reps than McCollum has taken. Don’t sleep on Sam.
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POSITION BATTLE UPDATE — WIDE RECEIVER: Don’t be surprised if Danny Gray...
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