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Eagles waive WR Johnny Wilson due to knee injury

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Eagles waive WR Johnny Wilson due to knee injury

Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles have waived wide receiver Johnny Wilson with an injury designation, as announced on August 21. Wilson, who was drafted in the sixth round in 2024, had been sidelined due to a knee issue and missed recent practices. He played 16 games as a rookie, recording five catches for 38 yards and a touchdown, but spent last season on injured reserve. In response, the Eagles signed center Zeke Correll and wide receiver Brandon Hayes while placing Tariq Castro-Fields on injured reserve.

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Status Watch

•Johnny Wilson was waived with an injury designation by the Eagles.
•He missed practice with a knee injury and spent last season on injured reserve.
•Wilson had 16 appearances and one touchdown during his rookie season.
•Eagles sign Zeke Correll and Brandon Hayes to replace him.
•Tariq Castro-Fields placed on injured reserve.

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10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Eagles shake up roster with wide receiver release ahead of Patriots preseason game
8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles waive WR Johnny Wilson with an injury designation

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Philadelphia Eagles have made a major roster change by waiving wide receiver Johnny Wilson with an injury designation ahead of their preseason game against the New England Patriots. Wilson was picked by the Eagles in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
— Yahoo Sports