Eagles rookie Makai Lemon reassures on hamstring injury recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:49 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles rookie Makai Lemon, a first-round pick from the 2026 NFL Draft, recently addressed his hamstring injury that limited his participation during OTAs. Lemon stated that he is now healthy and focused on making an impact in training camp. The rookie recorded 1,156 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns at USC before joining the Eagles. He expects to be ready for Philadelphia's preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens on August 15. With key receiver AJ Brown traded, Lemon will compete for playing time in a reshaped receiving corps.
- •Makai Lemon suffered a hamstring injury during OTAs.
- •He reported a full recovery and is participating in training camp.
- •Lemon recorded 1,156 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns in college.
- •The Eagles play their first preseason game against the Ravens on August 15.
- •AJ Brown's trade creates opportunities for Lemon in the receiving lineup.
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles rookie not worried about recent hamstring injury
"Eagles rookie Makai Lemon recently talked about the injury that caused him to miss some time during the team's OTAs.
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