Eagles 2025 training camp practice notes, Day 5
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Two key defensive players were absent from the Eagles' practice with injuries. That comes on the heels of Jalen Carter missing the first few days of camp
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Eagles rookie safety Andrew Mukuba will miss his second straight practice due to a shoulder injury, per reports. Mukuba suffered the injury in a collision with wide receiver Danny Gray late in Saturday's training camp session.
Most NFL defensive lines would regress after losing someone of Milton Williams’ caliber — the former Eagles defensive tackle, who amassed 5.5 sacks last season, signed with the New England Patriots in free agency — but it’s not as big of a deal for the Eagles, one of the best teams at drafting and developing future starters.
Nearly banned this offseason, Philadelphia’s signature tush push play will remain part of the team’s plan of attack. For now, at least.
WR DeVonta Smith (back stiffness) and S Drew Mukuba (shoulder) sat out practice on July 28, as did LB Smael Mondon (illness) and WR Danny Gray (finger). The following were limited: LB Jihaad Campbell (shoulder), DT Jalen Carter (shoulder), G Kenyon Green (knee), and C Cam Jurgens (back).
To hold off Eagles rookie safety Andrew Mukuba for the starting role, Brown needs to standout during practice and preseason games. A close competition heavily favors Mukuba, who was chosen by the Eagles in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
One of the more talked-about NFL rookies could get his shot, potentially, as a former Eagles QB suffers an unfortunate injury.
Philadelphia Eagles legend Eric Allen, who played six seasons for the Birds, finally made it to the NFL Hall of Fame after 19 years of eligibility.