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Philadelphia Eagles insider highlights five players to watch in training camp

By Justin Grasso

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 18: Keith Kirkwood #18 of the New Orleans Saints catches a pass in front of Sidney Jones #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 18, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Eagles 48-7. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 18: Keith Kirkwood #18 of the New Orleans Saints catches a pass in front of Sidney Jones #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 18, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Eagles 48-7. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 30: Charcandrick West #35 of the New York Jets runs the ball against Josh Sweat #75 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter during the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 30, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 30: Charcandrick West #35 of the New York Jets runs the ball against Josh Sweat #75 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter during the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 30, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Josh Sweat, DE

"Spadaro’s Take: “Sweat has to earn his way onto this roster and the field. It won’t be easy with a lot of competition on the edge. An extremely talented player, Sweat now has to live up to that talent. Potential is a dangerous word in the NFL. It’s all about production, not potential. Sweat has to produce this summer to make it here.”"

It’s hard for many to admit this, but this year’s group of defensive ends could be the weakest since the Super Bowl run. Chris Long might not have been a full-time starter, but his 40-to-50 percent of snaps a year was crucial. He was a quality pass rusher, who gave the Eagles excellent depth behind Graham. Now, second-year veteran Josh Sweat has to take over.

So far, Sweat has proven nothing to the Eagles. His preseason effort was quiet last year, and his regular-season effort was one to forget. Once Sweat was actually given an opportunity to try and make something happen, he ended up suffering a knee injury, effectively ending his season. We’ve got high hopes for Sweat in Philly, but nobody is anticipating a big season just yet. Remember, Shareef Miller is there to take his spot if Sweat doesn’t earn it.

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