Eagles WR Darius Cooper steps up amid training camp injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:57 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
During training camp, the Philadelphia Eagles face injuries at wide receiver, impacting Jalen Hurts' targets. With DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon absent, players on the roster bubble are being given opportunities. Darius Cooper, previously on the bubble, has emerged as a strong contender, now seen as a lock to make the team. Reports indicate that he ranks as the third-best receiver at camp, ahead of others competing for spots. Hollywood Brown's performance has come under scrutiny as Cooper and others rise.
- •DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon are sidelined due to injuries.
- •Darius Cooper is considered a lock to make the roster.
- •Cooper is currently the third-best receiver in training camp.
- •Hollywood Brown is facing pressure to improve his performance.
- •Eagles' training camp is ongoing with key roster evaluations.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles WR Facing Major Pressure After Training Camp Struggles
"With the Philadelphia Eagles dealing with a handful of injuries at the wide receiver position, the absences of DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon have given Jalen Hurts some unlikely targets to toss to. Considering there are guys on the roster bubble who wouldn’t typically get these opportunities to run with the first team, the last […] The post Eagles WR Facing Major Pressure After Training Camp Struggles appeared first on HEAVY.
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