Howie Roseman cites Cooper DeJean to guide rookie Makai Lemon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman discussed rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon during a training camp update on August 9, 2026. He referenced Cooper DeJean's injury-plagued rookie season as a reminder that early setbacks do not determine a player's trajectory. Lemon has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, which has sparked concern among fans. Roseman emphasized the importance of patience in player development and the need to ensure Lemon is fully healthy before returning to action.
- •Makai Lemon, 2024 draft's 20th pick, is recovering from a hamstring injury.
- •Roseman highlights Cooper DeJean's rookie struggles as a teaching point.
- •DeJean overcame injuries to become a key player for the Eagles.
- •The Eagles aim to avoid rushing Lemon's return to practice.
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Howie Roseman points to Cooper DeJean as a blueprint for Makai Lemon
"Howie Roseman used Cooper DeJean’s rookie experience to remind Makai Lemon that an injury-interrupted training camp does not define a season
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