Eli Stowers aims for breakout performance in Eagles preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Eli Stowers is set to participate in the Philadelphia Eagles' preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens tonight. The second-round pick has not stood out during training camp, finding himself behind Dallas Goedert and Johnny Mundt on the depth chart. Stowers aims to impress coaches with his blocking and receiving skills, crucial for his development as a tight end. A strong showing against the Ravens could help him secure more opportunities in subsequent games and separate himself from other tight end candidates. Coaches will focus on his assignments beyond catching passes.
- •Eli Stowers needs to show progress in his role as a tight end.
- •The Eagles' preseason opener against the Ravens is scheduled for tonight.
- •Stowers has been less visible in training camp so far.
- •Coaches will evaluate his blocking as much as his receiving skills.
- •Stowers aims to compete for more targets without Goedert's extensive involvement.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Eli Stowers needs preseason opener to accelerate quiet Eagles camp
"Eli Stowers can accelerate a quiet training camp by displaying progress as a receiver and blocker in the Eagles’ preseason opener
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