Eagles Have New Concern With Rookie WR Makai Lemon: Report
Summary
The Philadelphia Eagles traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots. Their new rookie receiver, Makai Lemon, is dealing with a minor leg injury and will miss spring training but is expected to return for the main training camp.Key Facts
- The Eagles traded A.J. Brown to the Patriots for future draft picks in 2027 and 2028.
- A.J. Brown was the Eagles’ second-best receiver last season with 78 catches, 1,003 yards, and 7 touchdowns.
- The Eagles picked Makai Lemon, a top receiver from USC, with the 20th overall pick in the NFL draft.
- Lemon has a soft-tissue injury in his right leg and will miss offseason training activities (OTAs).
- He is expected to be ready for the full training camp later this summer.
- Missing spring practices limits Lemon’s chances to learn the team’s offense and build teamwork with quarterback Jalen Hurts.
- Philadelphia still has DeVonta Smith on the team, who led the Eagles with 1,008 receiving yards last season.
- The Eagles also acquired receiver Dontayvion Wicks, who had 30 catches and 332 yards with the Packers last year.
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