Eagles First-Round Pick Makai Lemon Returns to Practice
Philadelphia Eagles drafted wide receiver Makai Lemon with their No. 20 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Lemon, the 2025 Biletnikoff Award winner from USC, had been sidelined by a hamstring injury, missing most of the team's minicamp and training camp. On Thursday, Lemon made his return to the field, joining a joint practice with the New England Patriots.
With his rehab progressing well, Lemon has ample time to prepare for the Eagles' Week 1 game against the Washington Commanders on September 13. The team will also face the Patriots in preseason games on Saturday and next week against the Cincinnati Bengals. Lemon's participation in Thursday's limited practice indicates his commitment to regaining full health.
The Eagles, who have bolstered their wide receiver corps with Lemon joining players like DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, and Hollywood Brown, are focused on ensuring Lemon's swift return. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni expressed optimism about Lemon's progress, emphasizing the team's dedication to getting him back in top form.
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