Eagles rookies prepare for Bengals preseason test tonight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles face the Cincinnati Bengals in a preseason game tonight, marking a pivotal moment for several rookies. Makai Lemon, the Eagles' first-round pick, is set to participate after missing much of the offseason due to injury. Meanwhile, tight end Eli Stowers will not play due to a hamstring issue. Rookie safeties Kapena Gushiken and Maximus Pulley have shown promise in training and will look to solidify their roster spots. Additionally, international players Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru are making their football debuts, aiming to impress in a deep defensive line group.
- •Eagles face Bengals in preseason game tonight.
- •Makai Lemon expected to play after injury.
- •Eli Stowers does not participate due to a hamstring injury.
- •Rookie safeties Gushiken and Pulley aim for roster spots.
- •International players Bernard and Weru debut this summer.
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles rookie storylines for the Bengals preseason game
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