The Eagles completed their last training camp practice Wednesday and have their final preseason game against the New York Jets on Friday at MetLife Stadium.
For the next couple of days, we are going to review what happened this summer and prepare for the regular season.
Let’s begin with our biggest winners and losers of camp:
Biggest winners
Offensive guard Tyler Steen
Steen has been steady over the last few weeks, holding his own against All-Pro defensive tackle Jalen Carter and other Eagles’ interior defensive linemen. Entering camp, the Eagles only had a few concerns, and right guard was at the top of the list. The Eagles lost Mekhi Becton in free agency, and Steen hadn’t shown enough during limited action in his first two years to inspire confidence.
But Steen’s growth in pass protection has been a pleasant surprise. He had some rough moments earlier in camp but has been good otherwise. As a run blocker, he has been solid again.
Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland does a wonderful job of developing young players. Steen could be his next great story.
Wide receiverJahan Dotson
Dotson has developed great rapport with quarterback Jalen Hurts and could have a bigger role in the offense this season. He excels at running slants and crossers, has strong hands and can be a vertical threat.
It has been a night and day difference compared to last season. Dotson was traded to the Eagles in late August and never looked comfortable.
Defensive tackle Moro Ojomo
Ojomo is on the verge of breaking out.
He won a lot of reps against Steen and won a few reps against left guard Landon Dickerson as well. With Ojomo’s combination of quickness and natural leverage, he could be one of the best interior pass rushers in the NFL.
Cornerback Quinyon Mitchell
Eagles defensive backs coach Christian Parker said “yes” when asked earlier this month if Mitchell can be one of the greats.
That’s high praise, but it’s not out of the realm of possibility. Mitchell occasionally shut down A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, and overall had the best training camp performance of any Eagles player. The Eagles have trained him to shadow No. 1 WRs and are confident he can do it.
An All-Pro season could be incoming.
Linebacker Jihaad Campbell
Campbell is ready to be a difference maker.
He uses his hands to defeat blocks and uses his speed to chase running backs, has unique versatility (the Eagles are cross training him at edge rusher and linebacker) and is starting to master defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s scheme.
The Eagles potentially landed one of the biggest steals in the 2025 NFL Draft. Campbell’s talent is greater than the 31st pick.
Honorable mention winners:
Biggest losers
Edge rusher Azeez Ojulari
A couple of solid practices against the Cleveland Browns and a sack in last week’s preseason game doesn’t absolve Ojulari from a bad summer.
He signed a prove-it deal with the Eagles in March, which at the time seemed like a bargain. Without the significant injury concerns, the former New York Giants standout could have earned a big deal.
Ojulari has amassed 22 sacks in 46 career games. He had eight sacks in his rookie season (2021) and was on pace to finish with 10-plus sacks in 2022 and in 2024 before getting injured.
Among the cheap free agents who joined the Eagles this offseason, he had the most upside, in theory. But Ojulari was outplayed during training camp by Josh Uche. Even Patrick Johnson and Ogbo Okoronkwo were better for the most part.
Ojulari should make the Eagles’ 53-man roster, but the expectations should be low. The Eagles could add another edge rusher to push him.
Cornerback Kelee Ringo
Nobody has been more disappointing than Ringo.
Over the last few weeks, Ringo has lost any chance of winning the CB2 job, struggling during practices and in both preseason games.
The Eagles are clearly frustrated with Ringo, who has played with the backups and received zero first-team reps in his last two practices.
He missed Wednesday’s practice with a quad injury, and his status against the Jets is unclear.
It might be too late for Ringo to re-enter the competition. Adoree’ Jackson and Jakorian Bennett are in the leading position.
Fifth-round rookie Mac McWilliams could leap Ringo too. McWilliams ran with the second-team defense Tuesday, while Ringo played across from Eli Ricks with the third team.
This season, Ringo could be one of the Eagles’ core special team players, but the Eagles expected him to be so much more. It’s been an all around failure.
Offensive guard Kenyon Green
“Could Green be the next Becton?” That was one of the first thoughts everybody had when the Eagles acquired the former Texans first-round pick this offseason.
Becton turned his career around last season under Stoutland, which helped him earn a two-year deal from the Chargers. He just needed a change of scenery. Given the same chance, people assumed Green could do that as well.
While that probably was never going to be the case, there was still some hope that Green could turn into a serviceable backup. But he missed time during camp with multiple injuries and hasn’t looked good on the field. His chances of making the 53-man roster are slim.
Cornerback Eli Ricks
With the competition still ongoing for the CB2 job, Ricks still has not be thrown into the mix.
He has been too inconsistent during his third summer with the team. His splash plays don’t make up for the negative ones.
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio doesn’t trust Ricks to do the right things and won’t give him a bigger role until he does.
It wouldn’t be surprising if the Eagles waived or traded Ricks. He’s firmly on the roster bubble.
Backup OL as a whole
Stoutland can’t be happy with his reserve offensive linemen.
Kendall Lamm and Matt Pryor both played poorly against the Browns. Trusting them to be the backup tackles would be a mistake. The Eagles miss Fred Johnson.
Their guard depth is concerning too. Darian Kinnard and Brett Toth probably won’t play to the level of their past backups.
Rookie center Drew Kendall could develop into the Eagles’ top backup interior OL. He has shown promise.
Honorable mention losers:
Wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr.
Returner Avery Williams
Edge rusher Antwaun Powell-Ryland
Offensive tackle Cameron Williams
Safety Lewis Cine
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