Eagles enter training camp with key boom-or-bust players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles prepare for training camp set to begin soon, spotlighting several players labeled as boom-or-bust, including Jalen Hurts, Nolan Smith Jr., and Hollywood Brown. Hurts faces pressure in an important 2026 season as he transitions under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. The team’s wide receiver core has been restructured, needing contributions from Brown to create space for receiver DeVonta Smith. On defense, Smith seeks to establish himself as a crucial pass rusher while Andrew Mukuba aims to solidify his role in safety. Training camp will reveal how these players respond to the crucial challenges ahead.
- •Jalen Hurts transitions under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion
- •Hollywood Brown aims for a significant role in reshaped receiver room
- •Nolan Smith Jr. looks to prove he was worth a first-round pick
- •Tyler Steen competes to secure starting right guard position
- •Andrew Mukuba has a chance to become a key safety for the defense
- 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles’ biggest boom-or-bust players entering training camp
"Jalen Hurts, Nolan Smith, Riq Woolen and several other Eagles enter training camp with major upside but real questions to answer.
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