29-07-2025
Recapping first padded practice of Philadelphia Eagles training camp
With Day 5 of practices complete, we're recapping the sessions from Tuesday morning with three takeaways from the first fully padded practice
Welcome to the fifth day of training camp for the 2025 Philadelphia Eagles. Philadelphia has had four training camp practices and a Friday walkthrough before the NFL celebrates 'Back Together Weekend'. The Eagles have returned to the NovaCare Complex for a Tuesday morning session that will be the team's first fully padded practice of the summer. The Eagles will be on the field for approximately 90 minutes, followed by a walkthrough on Wednesday.
With Day 5 of practices complete, we're recapping the sessions from Tuesday morning with three takeaways.
Jihaad Campbell shines with Zack Baun out.
The rookie had the spotlight all to himself with Zack Baun and Nakobe Dean out, and Campbell provided a sideline-to-sideline impact on the run and the pass.
Defensive injuries
Two key defensive players were absent from the Eagles' camp with injuries. That comes on the heels of Jalen Carter missing the first few days of camp and rookie Andrew Mukuba dealing with a shoulder injury. Zack Baun and Nolan Smith, two of the Eagles' top defenders, were both absent from practice on Tuesday and could miss time.
Baun suffered a back contusion and Smith a concussion during practice on Monday, Dave Zangaro reports.
The Eagles are scheduled to practice on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, and next Tuesday. They will have an off day next Wednesday before the preseason opener against the Bengals.
Can Elijah Cook steal a roster spot?
Roster spots are earned and not stolen, but through one week of training camp at the NovaCare Complex, it's the big, physical receiver, Elijah Cook, making a name for himself ahead of players with bigger expectations. The Eagles signed Cooks to a reserve/future contract following the Super Bowl.
Cooks signed with the Eagles' practice squad on Jan. 14 after spending most of the 2024 season on the Jaguars' practice squad. The 26-year-old wideout has made a dazzling catch in each of the past three practices.
