The Philadelphia Eagles took the practice field as a complete unit for the start of the teams three-day mandatory minicamp — the final time the Eagles will be together before the start of training camp in July. Tuesday’s practice was the first time that affairs at the Nova Care Complex were not voluntary. Anyone not in attendance was subject to fines.
With Malcolm Jenkins, Jason Peters, Carson Wentz, Alshon Jeffery, and Mack Hollins all in attendance, here are four notes from minicamp practice No. 1.
1. Jason Peters is back at LT while playing mentor
Peters is back with his team and took his rightful place at left tackle. Peters return relegated Andre Dillard to second-team status, but when both guys weren’t getting reps in, Peters was embracing his role as big brother and mentor to the Eagles first round pick and his eventual replacement.
2. Updates on injured Eagles
Several Eagles players are still recovering from injuries suffered during the 2018 season. The list of the wounded rehabbing includes linebacker Nigel Bradham, defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, Brandon Brooks, safety Rodney McLeod, running back Josh Adams, running back Corey Clement, cornerback Ronald Darby and wide receiver Mack Hollins who all worked individually on a side field during practice. Adams and Hollins were able to go through individual drills with their position groups.
3. Carson Wentz was sharp again
Wentz got in 24 reps with the first team and look good and fit during the process, but Nate Sudfeld and Clayton Thorson got bulk of the work. Wentz was efficient in the red zone, and he’s forming early chemistry with JJ Arcega-Whiteside.
4. Should we be worried about Miles Sanders?
Miles Sanders didn’t practice today and hasn’t gotten any work in since the rookie minicamp held after the draft. Eagles head coach Doug Pederson confirmed that he’ll be held out for the entirety of this mini-camp and likely won’t see any work until training camp at the earliest.
Should Eagles brass be concerned?
