Eagles face setback as Makai Lemon suffers hamstring injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:54 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles have received troubling news regarding rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon, who has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury. This announcement comes just one day after the Eagles traded star receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots. Reports vary on the severity of Lemon’s injury, with some indicating he could miss next week’s mandatory minicamp, while others suggest it may only require a brief recovery period. As a first-round draft pick with significant expectations following Brown's departure, Lemon's role is critical to the Eagles' passing game. Philadelphia's medical team is expected to adopt a cautious approach to his rehabilitation to minimize long-term issues as training camp approaches.
- •Makai Lemon has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury.
- •Lemon's injury news follows the trade of A.J. Brown.
- •Reports differ on the injury's severity and recovery timeline.
- •Eagles medical staff is expected to prioritize long-term recovery.
- •Lemon's role is crucial after the team's recent roster changes.
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