Eagles Open Joint Practice with New England Patriots
Most of the training camp reports have been whatever thus far. Guys playing against each other, dudes without pads catching touchdown passes, etc. Stuff like that. The scribes are doing a good job, there’s just not much of interest to the casual Eagles fan.
But today we’ve got the Patriots in town for joint sessions, so we’re getting some competitive reps. Some real battles out there on the football field.
Jalen Reagor had a nice grab:
Jalen Reagor impressive during 1-on-1s vs. Patriots, including on this sideline grab. pic.twitter.com/SPrgJamFr6
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) August 16, 2021
Quez Watkins, too.
Maybe we gotta buy the Quez Watkins stock right now, before everybody else gets in on the gig:
Quez Watkins beats Patriots JC Jackson down the sideline for a TD from Jalen Hurts
Eagles fans going wild. And he signals TD. Bill Belichick not happy pic.twitter.com/HZsznUDNRq
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) August 16, 2021
He’s quick, isn’t he? Seems like he gets off the line really well and then just has that 2nd gear once he’s able to create separation. Maybe the Eagles stumbled into a gem with a 6th round draft pick. Go figure. That’s the most Howie Roseman thing ever. You miss on receivers in the 1st and 2nd rounds, but find a great one in the sixth. Funny how things work.
Couple of other updates:
DeVonta Smith returned to practice today and is participating in individual drills. Positive step for the rookie WR. pic.twitter.com/slBGIgMdL2
— Reuben Frank (@RoobNBCS) August 16, 2021
Seems like the Eagles’ receivers are catching passes. UNLIKE AGHOLOR:
Eagles vs. Patriots 1 on 1 WR vs DB: Nelson Agholor already dropped a pass.
— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) August 16, 2021
“Nelson Agholor is having success against the Eagles’ backup secondary but not so much against Philly’s starters.”
Seems about right. Most of the reports coming back say Darius Slay and Steven Nelson look good, but guys like Avonte Maddox and Michael Jacquet are having a tougher time.
Also this:
Jalen Hurts picked twice during 7-on-7s, both on deflections off his receivers’ hands, the first Ertz and the second Gainwell.
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) August 16, 2021
Couple of injury updates as well. Andre Dillard showed up wearing a brace and is listed as “week to week,” so Jordan Mailata, who was already winning the positional battle, is your left tackle. Davion Taylor is also week to week with a calf injury and Joe Ostman, who can never seem to get a break, has a concussion.