Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru impress in Eagles preseason debut

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru impress in Eagles preseason debut
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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