The Eagles enter their second week of training camp at Lehigh and as the weather starts to heat up, so does the action. This is the last week before the preseason games start next week when the New England Patriots visit the Linc on Thursday, August 13th. Here is a review of the biggest stories this week at camp.
Jeremy Maclin signs a 5 year deal
1st round pick WR Jeremy Maclin finally agreed to terms with the Eagles after holding out the first week of training camp. As one by one the other 1st round picks began to sign, it was only a matter of time before the Birds were able to ink Maclin.He is expected to be in camp staring on Thursday.
Stewart Bradley is lost for the year
MLB Stewart Bradley is lost for the year after tearing the ACL in his knee during a routine play during Saturday Night's "Flight Night" practice in front of 30,000+ fans at the Linc. The injury did not appear serious at the time, but it was later discovered that it was a complete tear that will require season ending surgery. Stewart was an up and coming player for the Birds as a second year starter in the middle. He will most likely be replaced by veteran linebacker, Omar Gaither.
DeSean Jackson lights it up
There has been rumors that 2nd year WR DeSean Jackson is not all that thrilled that the Eagles drafted another wide receiver, Jeremy Maclin in the first round. Well if this is the case, he is certainly making an early statement in traing camp that he is clearly the #1 receiver on this team. He is catching everything thrown his way and showing his speed by repeatedly beating the defensive secondary deep down field.
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