Makai Lemon makes Eagles debut in preseason finale against Bengals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Makai Lemon is set to debut with the Philadelphia Eagles during their preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals. The rookie wide receiver, who missed the first two preseason games due to a hamstring injury, returned to full practice earlier this week. Lemon's participation is particularly significant as the Eagles evaluate their receiving corps ahead of the regular season. With options like DeVonta Smith and Hollywood Brown on the roster, Lemon’s development could influence opportunity distribution among the receivers moving forward.
- •Makai Lemon missed the first two preseason games due to injury.
- •He returned to full practice earlier this week.
- •Lemon's debut comes in the preseason finale on August 29.
- •Philadelphia has several receiver options, including DeVonta Smith.
- •The Eagles are assessing their offensive strategy before the regular season.
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Makai Lemon to make Eagles debut in preseason finale vs. Bengals
"Makai Lemon will make his Eagles debut against the Bengals after a hamstring injury sidelined the rookie for the first two preseason games
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