Eagles news: 7 reasons for optimism after joint practices with the Browns

Jalen Hurts’ improvement is one of seven reasons the Philadelphia Eagles should be optimistic after joint practices with the Cleveland Browns.

The Eagles’ two-day joint practice sessions with the Browns have wrapped and the organization will enter Sunday’s second preseason contest with even renewed optimism for 2022.

Philadelphia’s expectations are growing after adding Haason Reddick who registered 23.5 sacks over the past two seasons. That potential grew even larger after the Eagles upgraded the receiving corps by trading for A.J. Brown on draft weekend and signing the Pro Bowl wideout to a four-year, $100 million deal that included $57 million in guarantees.

After adding Jordan Davis, Cam Jurgens, Nakobe Dean via the draft, and James Bradberry late in free agency, the Birds are among the best teams in the NFC and are growing confidence with the speedy Dolphins next on the horizon.

With joint practices completed, here are seven reasons for optimism.