Training camp is less than a month away with a lot of questions surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles; maybe more than the fans have had in six years.
The Eagles made swift changes to the offensive coaching staff and lost some key pieces on defense. This is leading to an important training camp for the franchise, which will be the first step in determining where this team stands beyond 2026.
Four specific questions come to mind for the Eagles fan base that they would like answered as they hear reports and see what is going on at training camp. Many of which surround the new-look offense this season.
4 questions Eagles must respond to during training camp
Will Jalyx Hunt or Nolan Smith Jr. emerge as second starting edge rusher?
Jonathan Greenard is the clear-cut top pass rusher on the team, but the Eagles need either Hunt or Smith to step up. Last season, Hunt led the Eagles in sacks and interceptions, so he seems like the answer to that question, but Smith got his fifth-year option picked up on his rookie contract, leaving the Eagles to push for him to get more playing time. It's a training camp battle that'll be fascinating to watch, but one that someone has to step up and get it done.
Do the Eagles have the right backup offensive linemen in Philly?
Brett Toth and Matt Pryor are gone, but after last year's injuries to the starters, the Eagles have to make sure the bench is strong. There is a lot of youth on the offensive line, with rookies Markel Bell and Micah Morris joining them from the 2026 NFL Draft. The Eagles have to make sure that at least Bell and Morris turn out to be good selections; otherwise, the future of the line will be up in the air.
Has DeVonta Smith shown enough to be WR1 for the Eagles?
Smith takes over for A.J. Brown, who was traded last month to the New England Patriots. There is a lot of belief in Smith that he can be the number one receiver on this team, but the fan base needs to see it on the field. There might be more pressing questions in the secondary with the safeties, but this is one that will have bigger future implications for the Eagles if it isn't answered at training camp.
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Can Jalen Hurts thrive in Sean Mannion's offense?
Through minicamp, the answer to that question is still up in the air. Hurts is working with his seventh play-caller and faces more pressure in 2026 to get the job done, as patience has run out from everyone outside of Philly. Hurts has the capabilities to get it done, but Mannion's scheme is different from anything the Eagles' franchise quarterback has ever been a part of, so he'd better be able to answer the question positively if he wants to keep his job.
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