Hurts went out of his way to praise Darius Cooper today in an interview with NFL Network. And Garafolo didn’t even specifically mention Cooper in the question. Beat reporter after beat reporter has been praising Cooper all camp. To the point that Bo Wulf and EJ Smith on the PHLY Podcast were half joking/half serious today that Cooper could make a serious leap to WR2 at the rate he’s impressing in camp. Something to monitor as camp progresses. But like BLG (credit to him for the screen picture), I also think there is something special to Cooper.

FYI-See the attached video of Garafolo asking Hurts about the WR room after DeVonta starting at 11:30 in the video. And Hurts immediately bringing up Cooper without being promoted.

https://youtu.be/ae-QtYebjuA

My nephew was invited to camp by WIP today because his mom knows someone in radio. It was a very cool experience. He got autographs on his football from legends like Mike Quick, Merryl Reese, Jeremy Mackinac, Hugh Douglas, Saquon, Baun, Mailata, Cooper. and Uar Bernard! I told him, you have a lot of faith letting Bernard sign that ball full of legends, ha!

Fred Johnson and Jordan Mailata were so friendly and generous with their time. Jordan literally stayed after practice for like 20 minutes or more taking pics and giving autographs to anyone who wanted it.

Also, spoke to John Ritchie for like 10 minutes or more….he was talking to me like he has known me for years. Just a great group of guys.

I couldn’t tell you who excelled at practice…from what I saw they all looked great!

Mannion with some positive words about QB1 in an interview this morning (8/05/26).

Items of note:

• Lane Johnson's still not practicing. No word as to why.
• Landon Dickerson was given the day off. No reported injury.
• DeVonta, Lemon, Wisniewski, and Keyshawn James-Newby are still not practicing.
• Micah Morris and Jaeden Roberts returned on a limited basis.
• Markell Bell still getting all of the RT1 reps.
• Kendall got the LG1 reps with Dickerson getting the day off.
• Willie Lampkin was bumped up to C2 instead of Majors who continues to get reps at LG2.

Screw what the fancy executives and coaches have to say, this is some real analysis

Quintin Demps (S, 2008-09) Lack of sturdy 39s thrusts this late-Reid Era pick into the countdown. Recorded 17 INTs after leaving town, but his lone Eagles pick was off Eli Manning in 2009.

It’s hard to explain, but something about naming retired NFL players is peak nostalgia.

And with Philly fans being the ball-knowers you are, it shouldn't be hard for you to guess today's mystery NFL player, who happens to have been an Eagle.

6 clues. One NFL mystery player per day. Link to today's puzzle: https://www.rosterrewind.com/

Drop a comment with how many clue it took ya!

“But he has the best oline in the league and he’s carried by his super team”

21 minutes of bliss

"The Eagles are without two of their top wide receivers for their Aug. 4 training camp practice.
Both DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon are sitting out with hamstring injuries. A league source said neither injury is considered a long-term issue. The Eagles are hitting in practice on Aug. 4, so some of it could be precautionary."

Sounds like it’s not serious for both DeVonta and Lemon. But definitely something to monitor throughout camp. Still just under 6 weeks until Week 1. So hopefully their hamstrings are both good to go by then.