Johnny Wilson, the biggest receiver on the Eagles’ roster and a Super Bowl LIX champion, has been waived/injured, a move that immediately affects the variety of skill-sets in their receiving room. This isn’t just a minor shuffle; it’s a significant change as the team continues to tinker with its lineup to get to that final 53-man squad.
Say Goodbye To The Big Guy
Man, this one stings for Wilson. The dude’s been battling, missing the entire 2025 season due to injuries, and it was looking like 2026 was heading the same way. Now, with a lingering knee injury, he’s off the active roster. It’s a real shame, honestly. Head coach Nick Sirianni and OC Sean Mannion have both talked about how much they value the different skill-sets in their receiver corps, and losing Wilson definitely messes with that. He was the biggest receiver on the team, a physical presence that just isn’t there now. If he clears waivers, he’ll revert to the injured reserve list, but either way, he won’t be out there with the squad right now.
Shuffling The Deck: Newbies And Familiar Returns
While it’s tough to see Wilson go, the Eagles aren’t just sitting around. They’re adding some depth to the offensive line by signing center Zeke Correll. This guy is a beast at 6-foot-3, 307 pounds, and he’s got some history with Eagles OL coach Chris Kuper from their time with the Minnesota Vikings in the 2025 offseason. Correll was actually waived by the Vikings due to injury and ended up on their IR list last year, so he’s looking for a fresh start here. He’ll get into the mix behind Cam Jurgens and Willie Lampkin, who has apparently been turning heads in training camp.
And then there’s Brandon Hayes, back in the WR room. This dude has been a bit of a yo-yo on the roster, signed and waived multiple times by the Eagles over the past few months, even returning less than a week after his last waiver. The receiver room is already pretty crowded, even without Wilson, and Hayes is probably looking at a practice squad spot or at least being able to take extra reps as other guys like DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon work their way back from injuries.
With these changes happening so close to the final 53-man roster deadline, the Eagles are clearly serious about getting things just right. It’s gonna be interesting to watch how this revamped WR room comes together, especially with Hayes potentially stepping up, and Correll solidifying that O-line depth. This is what early season football is all about: shaping the team for what’s ahead.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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