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Johnny Wilson will not be available to the Eagles in 2025. The second-year wideout suffered an injury Tuesday and surgery will be required as a result.
Wilson will undergo a procedure on his knee and ankle, as first reported by Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The surgery will end his season. Wilson missed only one regular season contest as a rookie and suited up for all four playoff games during the Eagles’ run to the Super Bowl.
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During that span, the 24-year-old was a part-time presence on special teams while also chipping in offensively. Wilson logged a 34% snap share on offense, and while that workload only yielded 15 targets he showcased an ability as a run blocker when on the field. Instead of aiming to take a step forward in terms of usage and production, Wilson will now need to turn his attention to recovery.
This news comes shortly after the Eagles swung their second trade of the offseason with the Texans. That swap resulted in receiver John Metchie coming to Philadelphia after three years (and two seasons) in Houston. His role as a part-time contributor could increase in the wake of Wilson’s injury. The Eagles’ top three of A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Jahan Dotson is set to remain intact, but their receiver depth has been dealt a blow.
With Wilson no longer in the picture, 2024 fifth-rounder Ainias Smith and undrafted rookie Darius Cooper will look to earn the remaining spots on Philadelphia’s receiver depth chart. Their fates will be learned next week when roster cuts take place.
