Eagles’ training camp: Highlights and notes from the eighth day of practice

Philadelphia is entering Week 3 of its 2023 training camp, and the team held the first of three practices ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Ravens.

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After Baltimore, the Eagles will have back to back weeks of joint training camp sessions with the Browns and Colts before a final roster cutdown.

With the Birds returning to practice, here are highlights and notes from Tuesday’s session.

Drills

Olamide Zaccheaus

Can’t get enough of the ball security and tumble drill. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/PnNYYfvTaa

— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) August 8, 2023

LB depth

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Nicholas Morrow and Christian Elliss were the first team LBs on the first 11 on 11 rep.

Morrow and Myles Jack on the next rep.

Back to Morrow and Elliss on third rep. #Eagles

— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) August 8, 2023

Jalen Hurts efficient

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Jalen Hurts perfect 5-for-5 during 7v7.

Hurts ends the period with a beautiful high-arcing lob to a streaking Olamide Zaccheaus down the right sideline. 40-yard completion. Loudest applause of the day.

— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) August 8, 2023

Reed Blankenship

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Need someone to explain how Reed Blankenship went undrafted.

Reed Blankenship with a diving pick on a Jalen Hurts pass deep to Quez Watkins down the left sideline. Ball was short. #Eagles

— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) August 8, 2023

New Jersey number

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Zach Cunningham has switched jersey numbers.

It didn’t take long for #Eagles to give away Davion Taylor’s number. No. 52 will now be worn by Zach Cunningham. Myles Jack will wear No. 47. pic.twitter.com/jISSTqhOzt

— Ed Kracz (@kracze) August 8, 2023

Zach Cunningham

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Zach Cunningham and Myles Jack getting thrown into it. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/ohgrwJ67ts

— John McMullen (@JFMcMullen) August 8, 2023

The latest additions made their debut on Tuesday.

New linebackers Myles Jack and Zach Cunningham #Eagles pic.twitter.com/TG643nt8x3

— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) August 8, 2023

Slay

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Slay is looking to play both ways again!

Darius Slay hijacks Johnson’s press conference and says “don’t put me at receiver.” pic.twitter.com/cXuWfP5GSC

— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) August 8, 2023