John McMullen· Aug 23, 2026
McMullen argues the Eagles' loss of Johnny Wilson leaves their receiver room without size for the new wide-zone blocking scheme, shifting blocking burden to tight ends Dallas Goedert and Johnny Mundt, and possibly forcing Philadelphia to add a receiver from outside the organization.
“Losing the one receiver who most clearly possessed the last two qualities leaves a gap that might force the Eagles to look outside the organization to fill.”
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Johnny Wilson to make the roster
“If the Florida State product clears waivers, he will revert to injured reserve.”
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