Seven takeaways from Day 2 of Eagles training camp

By admin — In News — July 30, 2026

   ​The Philadelphia Eagles completed their second training camp practice Thursday at the Jefferson Health Training Complex, working for approximately 1 hour, 33 minutes during a competitive session. The offense introduced more movement and under-center play-action concepts, while the defense consistently generated pressure and forced several turnovers. Here are seven takeaways from Day 2.1. Sean Mannion’s offensive influence is beginning to appearThe Eagles showed several under-center play-action looks early in practice, providing the first meaningful glimpse of how new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion could adjust the structure around Jalen Hurts.Pre-snap motion also became a significant part of the team periods. On one scoring play, Makai Lemon motioned into the backfield and helped create confusion before Tank Bigsby ran untouched through the middle. Philadelphia is not installing an entirely new identity, but motion, misdirection and varied quarterback alignments could make familiar concepts more difficult to diagnose.2. Jalen Hurts and Dontayvion Wicks produced the play of the dayHurts delivered one of Thursday’s best throws when he found Wicks deep downfield. The former Packers receiver elevated and secured the pass with Jakorian Bennett and Cole Wisniewski in the area.The completion required Hurts’ placement and timing, along with Wicks’ concentration and strong hands. Philadelphia acquired Wicks to help replenish its receiving corps, and plays like that demonstrate why he could earn a significant role behind DeVonta Smith.3. Tank Bigsby continues demanding a larger roleBigsby has produced notable plays in each of the first two practices while receiving occasional work with the starting offense. He displayed his burst on another long run Thursday, scored during a team period and caught a pass from Hurts over the middle.The Eagles must determine how to use Bigsby without disrupting Saquon Barkley’s workload. More two-back personnel could create opportunities for both, while Bigsby also offers explosive insurance behind Philadelphia’s starter.4. The pass rush controlled long stretchesPhiladelphia’s pass rush maintained a significant presence for much of the practice. That is encouraging for a unit attempting to establish its rotation around Jonathan Greenard, Nolan Smith Jr., Jalyx Hunt, Arnold Ebiketie and A.J. Epenesa.Fangio has mentioned Epenesa multiple times during the offseason. His experience and ability to align at different spots could make him one of Howie Roseman’s more valuable under-the-radar additions.5. DeVonta Smith and Quinyon Mitchell are setting the toneSmith and Mitchell continued one of camp’s most entertaining individual matchups. Smith beat the All-Pro cornerback on a well-placed pass from Hurts despite tight coverage, marking the second consecutive day the receiver produced a notable win against Mitchell.Those competitive repetitions benefit both stars. Smith faces one of the NFL’s best young cornerback  

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