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Tyler Steen exits Eagles preseason matchup vs. Patriots with an ankle injury

Tyler Steen exits Eagles preseason matchup vs. Patriots with an ankle injury

On the day that it appears Mekhi Becton officially locked down the Eagles right guard competition, Tyler Steen again was forced to deal with a nagging ankle injury.

The former Alabama left tackle with an ankle injury was ruled out of Philadelphia’s preseason game against the Patriots.

Steen initially suffered the injury early in the Eagles training camp sessions, providing the former Jets first-round pick at left tackle a chance to earn first-team snaps at right guard. Becton was inserted into the starting lineup and solidified his status with a stout performance during the joint practice against New England.

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Mekhi Becton appears to have locked down the Eagles starting right guard position

Mekhi Becton is sitting out the Eagles preseason game against the Patriots meaning he’s likely won the starting right guard spot

Mekhi Becton will miss the Eagles’ second preseason matchup of the summer. The massive offensive lineman was in street clothes during the pregame warmups.

Becton saw the bulk of the snaps with the starters during the joint practice sessions against New England, and the former Jets first-round pick may have secured the starting right guard job with his performance this summer.

Tyler Steen is active for Thursday night, making it even clearer that Becton will be Philadelphia’s starting right guard when they face the Green Bay Packers in Brazil.

On defense, cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell, Isaiah Rodgers, and Kelee Ringo are in uniform, suggesting their cornerback competition is not finished.

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Could Mekhi Becton make the permanent switch to the offensive guard position? 

Philadelphia Eagles Mekhi Becton could become a permanent right guard if he can win the right guard competition with Tyler Steen

Mekhi Becton is a massive human being, and as the new Eagle works to re-establish himself in the NFL, he could end up permanently switching positions.

Becton is versatile and has been taking snaps at the left and right guard spots when Landon Dickerson and Tyler Steen haven’t been in the lineup. Becton was signed to be the backup right tackle behind Lane Johnson, but could the former Louisville star permanently transition to offensive guard?

During Day 4 of Eagles training camp practice, Becton was the right guard instead of the right tackle, and Tyler Steen and Lane Johnson were injured.

It’s Steen’s job to lose, but the 6-foot-7 and 363-pound Becton will have every opportunity to earn reps and restart his career in Philadelphia.

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Eagles training camp: Tyler Steen could miss time with an ankle injury

Philadelphia Eagles right guard Tyler Steen could miss some time with an ankle injury suffered in training camp practice

Tyler Steen has looked solid through the first three days of Eagles training camp, but Jeff McLane of The Inquirer reports that he could miss some time after exiting Saturday’s practice with an ankle injury.

Steen walked off on his own and was replaced in the lineup by offensive tackle Darian Kinnard.

The projected starting offensive line was together for the first time after left guard Landon Dickerson was cleared to participate fully. Mekhi Becton rookie Trevor Keegan and Kinnard are all candidates to be the starter, but Steen has the job to lose.

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Eagles breakout candidates for 2024: No. 10 TE Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.

Philadelphia has a stacked offensive unit, a retooled defense, and two versatile studs at the coordinator positions in Kellen Moore (OC) and Vic Fangio (DC). There are few holes on the roster, but there is plenty of room for younger guys and select …

Philadelphia has a stacked offensive unit, a retooled defense, and two versatile studs at the coordinator positions in Kellen Moore (OC) and Vic Fangio (DC).

There are few holes on the roster, but there is plenty of room for younger guys and select veterans to have a breakout season, cementing the revamped Eagles as a Super Bowl favorite.

On offense, there are several candidates for the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year, while the defense has an All-Pro candidate at defensive tackle and young elite talent at cornerback. Ten players are poised for a breakout season, and with training camp quickly approaching, we’re previewing each player.

Breakout candidate No. 10 is the immensely athletic Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.

Before being a fourth-round pick of the Broncos in 2020, Okwuegbunam had a successful career for the Missouri Tigers.

2× Second-team All-SEC (2017, 2019)
All-SEC Freshman Team (2017)

A 2020 4th-round pick, Okweugbunam logged 54 catches for 546 yards and four scores in 3 seasons in Denver.

Philadelphia acquired Okwuegbunam from Denver after the 2023 preseason finale that saw the versatile tight end catch seven passes for 109 yards and a touchdown. But the Broncos didn’t have room for him on their roster, so they made a deal with the Eagles.

Philadelphia traded a 2025 sixth-round pick and a 2025 seventh-rounder to the Broncos last August and decided not to utilize the pass catcher at all the previous seasons under offensive coordinator Brian Johnson.

A fourth-round pick out of Missouri, Okweugbunam was targeted just once in four games of action last season and did not have a catch.

He’ll return under first-year offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and should find a role with the innovative play-caller. Look for Moore to incorporate Okwuegbunam more into the passing game.

Moore will bring a modern offense that heavily features pre-snap motion and aggressive, vertical route concepts.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had a career year under Moore in 2021, finishing that season with 4,449 passing yards on 68.8% completion percentage while throwing 37 touchdowns and ten interceptions.

Prescott achieved career highs in passing attempts twice with Moore, with 596 in 2019 and 2021.

The idea that Okwuegbunam would return in 2024 after being barely used last season gives insight into how poorly coached the Eagles were on offense.

Even with Dallas Goedert injured for almost a month, Brian Johnson never found a role for the talented pass catcher.

Howie Roseman’s do-over indicates that Okwuegbunam’s lack of usage in 2023 was on the staff, not the player.

Eagles announce dates for rookie minicamp, OTAs and mandatory minicamp

The Philadelphia Eagles will hold their rookie minicamp on May3-4

The Eagles added nine talented rookies on NFL draft weekend, and they’ll hit the practice field immediately after the NFL and the team announce the dates for their rookie minicamp.

Philadelphia and Green Bay will hold workouts this weekend on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. Baltimore, Seattle, and the New York Jets will spend Friday, May 3, Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, holding their rookie minicamp.

OTA Offseason Workouts: May 20, May 22-23, May 28, May 30-31
Mandatory Minicamp: June 4-6
Rookie Minicamp: May 3-4

Twenty-six other teams will begin next week, while the defending Super Bowl Chiefs holding sessions on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Philadelphia is currently finalizing what should be a seven-man undrafted class, while Quinyon Mitchell (22), Cooper DeJean (40), and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (155) headline a nine-man draft class full of athleticism and versatility.

Eagles’ projected depth chart following the first wave of free agency

We’re looking at the Philadelphia Eagles projected depth chart on offense and defense after the first wave of NFL free agency

The Eagles have undergone significant changes on both sides of the football field, involving player personnel and a retooled coaching staff.

Two pillars of the Philadelphia culture have called it a career, as Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox decided to retire.

The free agent period and NFL draft are Howie Roseman’s seasons, and the Eagles GM got off to a roaring start after inking running back Saquon Barkley to a three-year deal, signing improving pass rusher Bryce Huff and then bringing versatile defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson back into the fold.

Roseman then added talent to the backup quarterback position, acquiring Kenny Pickett from the Steelers for a 2024 third-round pick and two 2025 seventh-round picks.

With the second wave of free agency set to pick up steam, we’re looking at an early depth chart prediction for Philadelphia.

10 players who could have bigger roles for the Eagles in 2024

We’re looking at ten players on the Philadelphia Eagles roster who could have bigger roles in 2024

The 2024 NFL offseason is officially underway after the Chiefs’ 25-22 win over the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII from Las Vegas.

The league will take the next month to catch its breath, but the slowdown won’t last long, as potential free agents will face the franchise tag, and all 32 teams will head to Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine at the end of February.

With the Bears now on the clock, we’re looking at ten Philadelphia Eagles who see an increased role in 2024.

Eagles’ report cards: Grading Philadelphia’s rookie class entering the 2024 offseason

We’re handing out grades and reviewing our rookie report card for the Philadelphia Eagles seven player 2023 NFL draft class

The Eagles entered training camp last summer with 17 rookies they believed could provide a bridge to the future and instant impact at crucial positions.

The 2023 class included seven talented players after the 2023 NFL draft, in which the team received glowing grades from experts and analysts.

Philadelphia landed five total defenders and four real players in the trenches, landing Tyler Steen from Alabama in the third round.

The Eagles also added plenty of undrafted talent.

Howie Roseman has raved about previous UDFA classes, with several big-named stars holding second-day draft grades.

Philadelphia had nine undrafted rookies that offered the potential to become critical contributors for years.

Mekhi Garner, Ben VanSumeren, and Eli Ricks saw key snaps as rookies, while Kelee Ringo will likely enter 2024 as a starter after some early learning curves.

With the young guys fully entrenched and the team looking towards April’s NFL draft, we’re handing out grades for 2023.

National reaction to news Alabama head coach Nick Saban is set to retire

ESPN’s Chris Low is reporting that University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban is set to retire

Legendary head coach Nick Saban is set to retire and walk away from college football, according to ESPN’s Chris Low, who dropped the bombshell report on Wednesday afternoon.

Saban was hired by the University of Alabama in 2007 and has led the Crimson Tide to six National Championships and 11 Southeastern Conference championships.

Under Saban’s leadership, four skill players have won the Heisman Trophy (Mark Ingram, Derrick Henry, DeVonta Smith, and Bryce Young), while the Crimson Tide has recorded 201 wins during his tenure.

If this truly is it for Saban, he’ll exit the college football coaching ranks with a college record of 292-71-1 and 16 consecutive seasons with a top-five recruiting class, according to 247Sports.

Current Eagles who played for Saban include Jalen Hurts, Landon Dickerson, Julio Jones, DeVonta Smith, Josh Jobe, Eli Ricks, and Tyler Steen.

With the news quickly trickling out, here’s the national reaction to a shocking day in the coaching community.