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Glenn Erby

Instant analysis and recap of Eagles 18-18 tie with Browns in preseason matchup

The Eagles were outgained in yards and time of possessions, but used some late minute efficiency to finish their preseason matchup agaisnt the Browns with an 18-18 tie.

Tanner McKee played with poise down the stretch and Sean Desai’s revamped defense showed grit while holding Cleveland to just one touchdown on the night.

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The Philadelphia defense allowed 21 first downs, but held Cleveland to 10-22 on third downs and 399 total yards while playing nearly 90 snaps.

With an intense now complete, here’s instant analysis.

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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.

Cleveland was having an exceptional training camp prior to suffering the injury, and the hope is that he won’t miss significant time.

Eli Ricks struggles in coverage

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Ricks was beaten for a 32-yard touchdown by Austin Watkins, but showed some grit even knocking down a pass, and making one tackle on the night.

There were growing pains for an ever-improving cornerback.

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The rookie from Texas was having a really good training camp, and had logged three tackles and one quarterback hit before being stretchered off after suffering a head injury.

Ben VanSumeren

The Michigan State linebacker saw an uptick in playing time and finished with five tackles and one pass defended.

Tarron Jackson showed up

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The former Coastal Carolina pass rusher had multiple pressures and finished the game with four tackles, one tackle for loss and two quarterback hits.

Tanner McKee

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Things pick up when McKee enters the lineup, and the rookie once again showed the moxie needed to be ssuccessful in the NFL.

McKee was 10-18 passing, for 147 yards and a touchdown, and had the Eagles on the verge of a fourth quarterback comeback.

Marcus Mariota’s roster spot could be in jeopardy if he wasn’t guaranteed $5 million.

Injury update

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The Eagles had six players exit the contest with injuries, and two of those players suffered neck or injuries.

Josiah Scott showed up

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Highly scrutinized at the slot cornerback spot, Scott logged three tackles on the night and made several timely stops.

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