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Glenn Erby

7 veterans to watch during the Eagles open training camp practice

The Eagles will hold one single open practice for fans to experience, and that electric atmosphere will take place on Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field.

Philadelphia will unveil two new coordinators, a three man draft class from Georgia and All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts to a packed house that’ll benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation.

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With this practice set to begin preparation for the preseason opener against the Ravens, we’re looking at seven veterans to watch.

Derek Barnett

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Barnett (knee) has experiencing an uptick in on-field snaps, and Sunday night offers a chance for fans to see why Howie Roseman gave the 2017 first round pick more guaranteed money in 2023.

Cam Jurgens

The second-year center will spend this season at the right guard spot and Sunday night offers an opportunity for Jurgens to put his power and athletic ability on display.

Trey Sermon

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Nick Sirianni has sung the praise of the former Ohio State running back all summer and Sunday night offers an opportunity to see why the Eagles may choose to carry five running backs.

Sydney Brown

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The rookie third round pick is starting to emerge and Sunday offers the first opportunity for fans to see his versatility and aggressive style of player in person.

Tyrie Cleveland

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland catches a pass during the first day of training camp at the NovaCare Complex in Philadelphia on July 26, 2023.

A former seventh-round pick of the Denver Broncos in the 2020 NFL Draft, Cleveland played in 23 games over the past three seasons, recording eight catches for 91 yards.

standing 6-foot-2, 205-pounds, Cleveland offers intriguing size and has a relationship with OC Brian Johnson going back to their time at Florida.

Marcus Mariota

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Mariota has struggled at time in Brian Johnson’s new system and Sunday night offers the Heisman Trophy winner an opportunity to look impressive in front of fans.

Janarius Robinson

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The athletic tight end will need to start separating himself if he wants to carve out a role in Sean Desai’s pass rush rotation.

greedy Williams

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Greedy Williams deal with Philadelphia was supposed to provide the former LSU cornerback with a fresh start after a dysmal start to his career with the Browns.

Through one week and six training camp practices, Williams hasn’t stood out, and players like Eli Ricks, Mekhi Garner and Kelee Ringo have outperformed the veteran cornerback thus far.

Josh Jobe

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The former Alabama cornerback has been solid this summer and he’ll look to continue taking steps towards locking the third spot behind Darius Slay and James Bradberry.

Quez Watkins

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Watkins has returned to training camp motivated and looking impressive. Sunday provides the first opportunity for fans to see the new and improved deep threat.

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