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•Aug 16, 2026, 2:32 PMJoe Fagnano is making a strong case for the Ravens' third QB spot
NFL•Aug 16, 2026, 1:07 PMRanking the Top 50 Packers Heading Into 2026: No. 28, Darian Kinnard
NFL•Aug 16, 2026, 12:25 PMUConn Alum Shines in First NFL Preseason Game
NFL•Aug 16, 2026, 11:11 AMBad Blood Could Surface When Patriots, Eagles Reunite This Week
NFL•Aug 16, 2026, 9:44 AM14 winners, losers from Eagles preseason Week 1 as new offense bombed
NFL•Aug 16, 2026, 3:49 AMJa'Kobi Lane scores first NFL touchdown in Ravens preseason debut
