Jeff Kerr· Aug 5, 2026
After Day 5 of Eagles camp, Kerr says Dontayvion Wicks is the clear front-runner to be Philadelphia's No. 2 receiver, Darius Cooper leads the WR5 competition, and rookie Jihaad Campbell is poised to break out as a starter on defense.
“Wicks looks the part of a WR2, and is the clear frunt runner for the job five practices in.”
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Of the 3 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 2.
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Dontayvion Wicks · 2026 season9 calls from 8 pundits between 1 and 3. Jeff Kerr said 2. the room's median is 2. not settled yet
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4 checkable claims in this take
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Darius Cooper to be 5th on the depth chart
“Cooper is teh leader in teh clubhouse for the WR5 spot, as he's catching passes and showcasing his improvements as a blocker.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jihaad Campbell to outplay his draft cost
“This may be the breakout player on the Eagles this year, just based on potential and the opportunity to start.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Dontayvion Wicks to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Wicks looks the part of a WR2, and is the clear frunt runner for the job five practices in.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jihaad Campbell to be 1st on the depth chart
“There is a lot to like about Campbell and how he'll perform as a starter this year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Nick WrightGame Outcome Picks · Philadelphia EaglesHit · 100Wright picked Tampa Bay to beat Cincinnati outright, Philadelphia to beat Washington, Dallas to beat the Giants, and said he was one of the few nationally to pick the Chiefs to win it all.
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