Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru impress in Eagles preseason debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 12:58 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles opened their 2026 preseason with a 24-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on August 16, showcasing Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru in their NFL debuts. Bernard and Weru, both international players who started playing football recently, had notable moments. Bernard expressed pride in his achievement, while Weru made an immediate impact with a quarterback hit. Despite limited expectations, the game provided a rare opportunity for development and evaluation of the team's depth at the position. The Eagles' offense struggled overall, managing only 100 yards until late in the game when they scored their sole touchdown.
- •Eagles lose 24-7 to Ravens in preseason opener.
- •Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru made their NFL debuts.
- •Bernard described his debut as a 'dream come true'.
- •Weru recorded a quarterback hit on his first play.
- •Eagles offense struggled, gaining just 100 yards initially.
- 12:58 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles News: Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru offer intrigue in NFL debuts
"Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 8/16/26.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 3:55 AMDid former Panthers QB add insult to insult at Eagles' expense in Week 6?
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 3:14 AMEagles Got Rejected By 3-Time Pro Bowler Before Signing Joe Milton: Report
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 3:02 AM49ers Star Rips Bills Vet Over Altercation With Raiders TE Brock Bowers
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 3:00 AMEx-Saints Star Ejected for Spitting on Raiders
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 2:55 AMBills Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson Accused of Spitting on 49ers All-Pro in 2025
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 2:52 AMPanthers QB Bryce Young makes franchise, NFL history in Week 6
