Makai Lemon sidelined with hamstring injury during Eagles OTAs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Makai Lemon, the Philadelphia Eagles' rookie wide receiver, is currently sidelined due to a hamstring injury. On June 2, 2026, Lemon was seen at the team’s OTA session wearing a sleeve on his right leg, watching from the sidelines. The injury is not considered serious, and reports indicate he is expected to be ready for training camp. Lemon's absence comes at a critical time as the Eagles seek to fill the gap left by A.J. Brown, who was traded to the New England Patriots. The Eagles have one more OTA practice scheduled before mandatory minicamp next week.
- •Lemon injured his hamstring and missed practice on June 2, 2026.
- •The injury is not expected to affect his readiness for training camp.
- •Eagles traded A.J. Brown to the Patriots the day prior to Lemon's injury.
- •Lemon participated in the previous week's OTA practice before the injury.
- •Eagles have one OTA session left before mandatory minicamp starts next week.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Makai Lemon injury: Eagles wide receiver reportedly dealing with hamstring issue
"Philadelphia’s 2026 first-round pick is sidelined for the moment.
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