Eagles rookie Makai Lemon records historic negative receiving yards in debut

Makai Lemon had a challenging NFL debut for the Philadelphia Eagles on September 14, 2026. In a 24-22 victory over Washington, the rookie wide receiver caught three passes for minus-5 yards, marking the fewest receiving yards for a first-round wide receiver in an NFL debut. Lemon's struggles were compounded by a hamstring injury that limited his preseason preparation. The Eagles aimed to involve him with 29 offensive snaps, but his usage on short screens was stifled by Washington's defense. While Lemon joins Kadarius Toney in the unwanted record of negative receiving yards, the Eagles will need to adjust their offensive plans to better utilize his talents moving forward.

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