Philadelphia Eagles tight end Eli Stowers returns to practice before Commanders game

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Philadelphia Eagles tight end Eli Stowers returns to practice before Commanders game
Summary

Philadelphia Eagles rookie tight end Eli Stowers returned to practice Wednesday, marking a significant step in his recovery ahead of the team's season opener against the Washington Commanders. Stowers had been sidelined with a hamstring injury late in the preseason, which followed a period of adjustment during training camp and OTAs. As a second-round draft pick out of Vanderbilt, Stowers is currently listed third on the depth chart behind Dallas Goedert and Johnny Mundt. While his development remains ongoing as he transitions to the professional level, his participation in practice indicates progress in his physical status. The team continues to prepare for the upcoming matchup, with Stowers expected to work behind veterans while continuing his transition into the Eagles' offensive system throughout the season.

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  • •Eli Stowers participated in practice on Wednesday after recovering from a hamstring injury.
  • •The Eagles drafted Stowers in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
  • •Stowers is currently the third-string tight end on the active roster.
  • •The Eagles face the Washington Commanders for their 2026 season opener.
Latest Updates
  • 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — Eli Stowers placed on IR
  • 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles news: Second-round rookie placed on IR with hamstring injury
  • 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Eli Stowers starts rookie season on IR: 4 key takeaways for Eagles
  • 8:27 PMPhillyVoice.com — Eagles rookie TE Eli Stowers headed to IR - PhillyVoice
  • 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles place rookie tight end Eli Stowers on injured reserve
  • 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles announce disappointing Eli Stowers news before Week 1
  • 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles Got Good News on Eli Stowers Before Commanders Game
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One day removed from saying he’d most likely make his NFL debut in the Philadelphia Eagles’ clash against the Washington Commanders , rookie tight end Eli Stowers has instead been ruled out for Week 1 with a hamstring injury that will send him to IR for at least the first four weeks of the season. Breaking the news on social media, NFL Network’s […] The post Eagles news: Second-round rookie placed on IR with hamstring injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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It has been a rough first four months for the young career of Philadelphia Eagles rookie tight end Eli Stowers. After struggling through OTAs, training camp, and preseason, Stowers dealt with a hamstring injury toward the end of preseason. That kept him out while he recovered. Many were wondering what his status would be going […] The post Eagles Got Good News on Eli Stowers Before Commanders Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Eli Stowers will begin his rookie season on injured reserve, delaying the Eagles’ opportunity to introduce their new offensive weapon

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