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Eagles monitor injuries of key players before Patriots joint practices

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:44 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Eagles monitor injuries of key players before Patriots joint practices
Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles are assessing five injured players, including DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon, ahead of joint practices with the New England Patriots. Smith returned to practice after missing seven consecutive sessions due to a hamstring injury, while Lemon continues rehabilitation without participating fully. Quinyon Mitchell was a full participant on Monday after a glute injury. All five players missed the Eagles’ preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens. The joint practices will offer the Eagles a controlled environment to evaluate player performance against an AFC opponent.

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  • •DeVonta Smith returned to practice after a hamstring injury.
  • •Makai Lemon remains sidelined, focusing on rehabilitation work.
  • •Quinyon Mitchell participated fully after a glute injury.
  • •All five injured players missed the Eagles' preseason opener.
  • •Joint practices with the Patriots provide valuable evaluation opportunities.
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  • 11:44 AMYahoo Sports — Five injured Eagles to monitor before joint practice with Patriots
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DeVonta Smith returned Monday, but Makai Lemon and Jonathan Jones remain sidelined as the Eagles prepare for two Patriots practices

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