Eagles OTA apply notes: There’s definitely competitors at cornerback and security

The reigning Tremendous Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles held the primary of two OTA practices open to media entry on Wednesday afternoon and I used to be there on the NovaCare Advanced to observe the motion unfold. Let’s get to some observations!

• ANNUAL DISCLAIMER: Earlier than we get began, please do not forget that the Eagles don’t allow video recordings/images after warmups and place drills. So, that’s why you’re not seeing any staff drill highlights.
• The Eagles have been inside their apply bubble because it was raining outdoors. Try the brand new decorations:

• ATTENDANCE UPDATES: It bears repeating that OTAs are voluntary, so it’s not the largest deal for gamers to be lacking. DeVonta Smith, Lane Johnson, Reed Blankenship, Bryce Huff, and Avery Williams have been notably not noticed at apply. Thomas Mott famous that he noticed DeVonta and Lane at NovaCare whereas attending Tuesday’s apply. Blankenship may be seen in a team-issued video clip from Tuesday’s apply. Williams’ absence is annoying because it’ll be attention-grabbing to see the place he strains up. Huff lacking within the aftermath of commerce rumors from earlier this offseason definitely feels noteworthy.
• INJURY UPDATES: Cam Jurgens, Nakobe Dean, and Jihaad Campbell made appearances within the apply bubble however didn’t take part on account of harm. Landon Dickerson and Ben VanSumeren weren’t seen at apply whereas they’re possible nonetheless recovering from harm. Nolan Smith was in a position to take part in apply in a restricted capability; he did particular person drills however not staff classes as he recovers from the torn triceps harm he suffered in Tremendous Bowl LIX. A.J. Brown and Saquon Barkley aren’t injured however they didn’t do a lot in apply because the Eagles look to protect them.

• DEPTH CHART NOTES, DEFENSE EDITION: The Eagles’ first-team protection within the first 7-on-7 interval had Zack Baun and Jeremiah Trotter Jr at linebacker, Cooper DeJean at nickel cornerback, Quinyon Mitchell at left cornerback, Adoree’ Jackson at proper cornerback, and Andrew Mukuba and Sydney Brown at security. In base protection, DeJean moved to RCB with him and Mitchell as the one corners on the sphere. In different nickel seems to be, Kelee Ringo rotated in for Jackson as the highest RCB. Ringo additionally noticed time at LCB with Eli Ricks because the RCB on the second-team protection. There appears to be a really actual battle for the beginning CB job. At security, Lewis Cine and Andre’ Sam individually rotated in with the first-team protection. There’s additionally competitors there.
• DEPTH CHART NOTES, OFFENSE EDITION: The Eagles’ beginning offensive line from left to deal with with Dickerson, Jurgens, and Johnson all not practising: LT Jordan Mailata, LG Matt Pryor, C Brett Toth, RG Tyler Steen, RT Darian Kinnard.
• One in every of my greater takeaways from annually’s first OTA apply is seeing how new gamers look in individual. Final yr, Barkley stood out for being large whereas Huff appeared so tiny. This yr, Adoree’ Jackson stood out for trying smaller than I anticipated him to be. In equity, that single digit No. 8 jersey is a slimming look. However his lack of measurement definitely stands out in distinction to Kelee Ringo, who’s massive for a cornerback. Rookie Drew Mukuba is on the thinner aspect however he’s not small. Rookie Antwaun Powell-Ryland is listed as 10 kilos lighter than Brandon Graham however APR’s stocky construct jogged my memory of BG (so bizarre to be at an Eagles apply with BG not a part of the staff, by the way in which).
• Ringo led Eagles defensive backs in a huddle previous to a DB drill. Maybe he’s taking up extra of a management position in 12 months 3, particularly now that Darius Slay is gone.
• JALEN HURTS UPDATE: The reigning Tremendous Bowl MVP appeared sharp. He didn’t push the ball down the sphere a lot however he did do away with the ball shortly to make correct throws. His sole incompletion nonetheless hit Dallas Goedert’s outstretched hand with the move being barely too vast of his goal. Hurts made a pleasant anticipatory throw to a crossing Goedert at one level. There have been some good tight window completions.
• No shock right here however Goedert nonetheless seems to be fairly good. Good factor the Eagles saved him.

• Fairly exhausting to know what to make of Patullo as an offensive coordinator after a single OTA apply. However I do suppose he carried out nicely within the press convention setting, for no matter that’s price.
• Tanner McKee principally appeared good as QB2. He hit Danny Grey down the sphere for a landing on what seemed to be a busted protection that concerned Parry Nickerson. McKee additionally threw a deep landing to undrafted rookie Darius Cooper, who roasted fellow UDFA cornerback B.J. Mayes. McKee additionally hit Harrison Bryant for a 20-yard achieve by means of the air. Two of McKee’s passes did get deflected.
• On that notice, Smael Mondon Jr. (working alongside Dallas Gant at second-team linebacker) obtained his palms on a brief McKee move to Kylen Granson close to the left sideline. Andre’ Sam additionally introduced up a McKee move meant for Grant Calcaterra. I do know individuals are enthusiastic about Cine as a former first-round decide who additionally went to Georgia however I wouldn’t sleep on Sam beating him out.
• Jahan Dotson had two receptions from Hurts! One was a checkdown after Hurts went by means of all of his different reads. The opposite was a main learn. Recall that Hurts solely focused Dotson 27 occasions in 19 begins final yr. Perhaps they’re making some progress.
• Will Shipley, who was up as the primary working again with Barkley principally resting, had plenty of catches as we speak. Kenny Gainwell solely noticed 25 targets as RB2 in 21 video games final yr. I envision Shipley clearing that quantity in 2025.
• Eagles inside linebackers coach Bobby King and Jihaad Campbell have been having a protracted dialog on the sideline in the direction of the top of apply. Most likely extra proof that Campbell will likely be extra of an off-ball linebacker than an edge rusher.
• Vic Fangio was the one member of the Eagles’ whole group carrying Kelly Inexperienced at apply. He was carrying a hoodie.
• Dorian Thompson-Robinson was QB3 and Kyle McCord was QB4. DTR solely noticed just a few reps whereas McCord tried a single throw. These two might wrestle to search out apply reps however they need to get loads of enjoying time within the preseason video games.

UP NEXT: The Eagles’ remaining OTA apply schedule: Could 30, June 2-3, June 5. Media is predicted to have the ability to attend one in every of subsequent week’s classes. The Eagles will then maintain a single day of necessary minicamp on June 10.