Eagles stock up, stock down after 6 practices of 2026 training camp

Here's our first Eagles stock up, stock down of training camp in 2026.

By Dave Zangaro • Published August 6, 2026

It’s still pretty early in training camp but we have already seen six total practices, including two in full pads.

So it’s time for our first stock watch of the summer.

Because it’s still relatively early, make sure to take this with a grain of salt. There’s plenty of time for things to change over the next few weeks. But here’s an early look at some "stock up” players and some "stock down” players from the first week of training camp:

Stock up

OLB Jalyx Hunt: The third-year edge rusher has been a menace so far during team drills, applying constant pressure to Jalen Hurts. Hunt and Nolan Smith entered this camp competing for the starting job opposite Jonathan Greenard. But because Greenard began camp on the PUP list, both have been working with the first team. While Smith has been solid, Hunt has flashed way more. He seems to make big plays every day. Hunt led the team in interceptions and sacks last season but could be gearing up for an even bigger season in Year 3. If Hunt performs well this season, he could make himself a lot of money when he becomes eligible for an extension after this season.

RB Tank Bigsby: The Eagles didn’t acquire Bigsby last year until after training camp concluded, so this is our first extended look at Bigsby in practice. He has not disappointed. Bigsby is always running at 100 percent and that stands out. His practice style is sort of like his game style: Maximum effort at all times. Saquon Barkley is obviously going to be the Eagles’ feature back in 2026, but Bigsby should get some work as his backup.

DT Jalen Carter: After signing an extension to make him the highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL, Carter has performed like it early in camp. He arrived to this training camp in "phenomenal” shape, according to GM Howie Roseman, and that has been very evident. Carter is the type of player who can absolutely wreck a practice and we have seen that a few times already over the last week. Between Carter and Hunt, the Eagles’ offensive line has really had its hands full.

WR Dontayvion Wicks: DeVonta Smith, even after missing the last couple practices, has been the Eagles’ best receiver in camp. But I think Wicks has been firmly No. 2. He has made some big-time grabs already and has seemingly already earned the trust of Jalen Hurts. That’s a big deal for this offense. While many thought Makai Lemon would be the No. 2 option at receiver, Wicks is making a strong push to take that spot.

LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr.: Because the Eagles already have Zack Baun and Jihaad Campbell, there’s just not a spot in the starting lineup for Trotter. But I have no doubt that he can play. Whenever Trotter gets his opportunities, he makes the most of them and that has shown up when he gets some first-team reps. Trotter doesn’t have the frame or athleticism of Baun or Campbell, but he’s a smart and instinctive player who is always in the right spot. He has been very stout against the run so far.

OT Markel Bell: The third-round pick from Miami has been getting first-team reps at right tackle with Lane Johnson (excused/non-injury) missing time. The Eagles have a veteran in Fred Johnson, so it’s notable that the 6-foot-9 rookie has gotten all the reps at right tackle the last two days. New OL coach Chris Kuper must like what he has seen from Bell, who is learning to play on the right side after playing exclusively at left tackle in Miami.

OL Drew Kendall: The former fifth-round pick appears to be the Eagles’ top interior backup lineman based on these practices so far. Whenever Landon Dickerson has been out of the lineup, it’s Kendall who has replaced him. And Kendall has looked good moving in this new Sean Mannion scheme. When the Eagles drafted Kendall last year, many wondered if he was a center-only prospect. He hasn’t looked out of place at guard (or center) this camp and is looking like the replacement for Brett Toth, who signed with the 49ers in the offseason.

Stock down

WR Makai Lemon: It’s not time to panic but it hasn’t been a great start for the first-round pick from USC. Lemon had a slow start to training camp and then left Day 4 early. Lemon has now missed the last two full practices with that hamstring injury after missing spring workouts because of a hamstring injury. Hopefully, Lemon can get back on the field soon, because he’s missing valuable practice time.

DT Ty Robinson: Last year’s fourth-round pick from Nebraska had a somewhat disappointing rookie season. This training camp, Robinson remains buried on the depth chart and has even been getting reps in the developmental period late in practice. Robinson isn’t a guarantee to make the roster and he hasn’t really shown up with any notable plays through the first six practices.

TE Eli Stowers: Over the last couple of days, Stowers has reeled in a couple catches, but it has been a very quiet start to his NFL career. The second-round pick from Vanderbilt is known as a pass-catcher, so we expected him to be a work in progress as a blocker. But we also expected him to make some plays in the passing game and that hasn’t really happened yet. On top of that, veteran Johnny Mundt is having a solid camp and seems like a better option to join Dallas Goedert in the Eagles’ 12 personnel package. 

RB Will Shipley: The former fourth-round pick is entering his third NFL season. Shipley has been a very good special teams player in his career and that is continuing in this training camp. But he hasn’t started to turn the corner on offense. In fact, his best chance for a big play came on Day 5 when he had an awful drop on a Jalen Hurts pass. Shipley was wide open with a chance to make a big play when the offense really needed a shot in the arm and he couldn’t make it happen.

OT Fred Johnson: This is the counterpart to Markel Bell’s being listed with the "stock up” players. Johnson is an NFL veteran and has been the Eagles’ backup swing tackle the last two years. But it’s Bell who is now working with the first-team offense at right tackle, while Johnson has been relegated to second-team left tackle. Johnson’s roster spot might be safe but there’s a chance that Bell could supplant him as the top backup tackle option.

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At 22 Lemon should not have ongoing hamstring issues that last 3 months. Senior year of college he should have arrived in excellent condition and maintained it thru the draft process. At his age you hurt your hamstrings when you are not in top condition. That's what worries me about it. Is he committed to doing what it takes to be a good pro?

Such a stupid concept, particularly the stock down. One of 6 weeks have gone by. At the time this was written, they might have been in pads once.

No telling what or why things are going on.

Examples -

Lemon. He's got a hamstring. AJ came back too early last year and was never the same. The notion that the #1draft pick isn't going to have enough experience in the offense is ludicrous.

Shipley. We all know that Bigsby is better. So there's no surprise and how can his stock be down if he started out as #3 and is still #3

Stowers. Is the tight end portion of the offense even installed yet? Judging by the absence of Goedert news as well, it's doubtful it has been.

Big Fred. So because Bell is doing well, big Fred stock is down. i'm calling BS on that notion.

Robinson. This article was written before the pads went on, so how can Zangaro know. #5 on the depth chart? That's where he ended up last year, why would the coaches move him up to start camp.