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Bleeding Green Nation fantasy football takes on Eli Stowers
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NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Stowers saw snaps in his NFL debut; with E.J. Jenkins gone, he's the new TE3 on the depth chart.PositiveDepth ChartOct 26, 2026
Returning from injury for Week 7; adds depth to Eagles roster as team attempts to stabilize an offense that has underperformed in recent weeks.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Stowers is set to make his NFL debut after being placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 1. He failed to impress during the offseason and it is unclear how much he is equipped to help on special teams, where he played just six snaps in five years of college football. However, the Eagles lack strong tight end options, so he may get some chances.NegativeDepth ChartOct 26, 2026
Rookie tight end Eli Stowers could be activated from injured reserve by the Eagles, who have three open roster spots and a Monday 4:00 PM ET deadline to make moves. However, expectations should be tempered given his offseason struggles.NegativeDepth ChartOct 26, 2026
Eli Stowers is in his 21-day practice window to be activated from injured reserve for the Eagles; the team also has Grant Calcaterra in a similar window and will likely make roster moves ahead of the Week 7 deadline.NegativeInjuryOct 25, 2026
Listed as QUESTIONABLE for Week 7 with hamstring injury. Has a practice window open and the Eagles have until 4:00 PM Eastern on Monday to activate him from injured reserve if they choose to do so.NegativeInjuryOct 23, 2026
Stowers was a full participant for the second consecutive day with a hamstring injury and should be healthy enough to suit up; however, it remains to be seen if the Eagles will activate him from injured reserve.PositiveInjuryOct 22, 2026
Stowers is listed as full participation and could be activated from injured reserve for Monday's game as the Eagles explore tight end depth options.NegativeRoleOct 17, 2026
Tight end Eli Stowers, taken in the 2026 second round, has not sniffed the field and is not getting any playing time despite being a high draft pick, indicating he is not in the Eagles' offensive plans.NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026
Eli Stowers is questionable for Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
Stowers was limited for the second day in a row with a quad injury and is currently still on injured reserve. He's unlikely to suit up this week and will need a full practice before returning.NegativeInjuryOct 14, 2026
Stowers was limited in Wednesday's practice and practiced for the first time since the lead-up to Week 1 with a quad injury. The Eagles opened his 21-day practice window from injured reserve. There is really no room for him on the roster as a depth tight end who doesn't help on special teams, and the Eagles could and should be slow-playing any potential return.NegativeRoleOct 14, 2026
Rookie tight end opened 21-day practice window after Week 4 IR eligibility. Was set to play Week 1 before being ruled questionable and downgraded when Eagles discovered he was more injured than initially realized; likely would have been healthy scratch. Never took first-team reps during offseason and preseason, limiting chemistry development with Jalen Hurts. Not known for blocking or special teams contributions. Eagles carry three tight ends (Goedert, Mundt, Jenkins) plus Zach Ertz on practice squad; roster fit unclear and team unlikely rushing to activate him.PositiveBreakoutOct 14, 2026
Stowers is among a group of young Eagles defenders (including Jihaad Campbell, Makai Lemon, Andrew Mukuba, Markel Bell, Willie Lampkin, and Micah Morris) who have flashed potential and might become consistent contributors with more snaps; the source views this youth movement as critical to the team's long-term success during the transition period following the departure of veteran leaders.NegativeInjuryOct 13, 2026
Tight end placed on injured reserve; became eligible to return from injured reserve after Week 4; source speculates Eagles might open his 21-day practice window soon given Deguara's release.NegativeInjuryOct 11, 2026
Linebacker on injured reserve with hamstring/quad injury; uncertainty about return timeline as source notes 'some uncertainty about when they'll be back with the team.'NegativeInjuryOct 9, 2026
On reserve/injured list and currently eligible to return to active roster.NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026
Stowers doesn't look very ready to be a meaningful contributor, as noted in the context of the Eagles' tight end depth issues that led to Johnny Mundt's excessive playing time.PositiveDepth ChartOct 3, 2026
Eli Stowers is eligible to return from injured reserve after this game and could contribute at some level given that Dallas Goedert is still injured and the rest of the tight ends are providing very little.NegativeInjurySep 29, 2026
Rookie receiver is currently on injured reserve and expected to be activated soon. The source indicates the Eagles need Stowers to make an impact when he returns, suggesting the team is counting on his contribution to address offensive depth concerns.PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026
Rookie tight end positioned to benefit from mentorship of recently signed Zach Ertz. The source highlights that their lockers are positioned next to each other as evidence the coaching staff is intentionally facilitating development of the young tight end through the veteran's guidance.NegativeInjurySep 25, 2026
Stowers was projected as a receiving-only tight end even before a disappointing summer ended with a quad strain that landed him on injured reserve, limiting his fantasy utility and role projection.NegativeInjurySep 23, 2026
Stowers is on injured reserve and cannot be activated until Week 5, making him unavailable to address the Eagles' immediate tight end depth needs created by Goedert's knee injury. The source expresses limited confidence in him as a major contributor even when he becomes available.NegativeDepth ChartSep 23, 2026
Eli Stowers cannot return to the active roster until Week 5 at the earliest and needs to contribute at some point this season, even minimally. His roster status and timeline for activation are key constraints on his fantasy availability.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Rookie tight end Eli Stowers was placed on IR at the start of the season, contributing to the Eagles' tight end depth shortage that prompted the Zach Ertz signing.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Eli Stowers, a second-round draft pick by the Eagles, went on Injured Reserve after a lackluster training camp. His return timeline is unknown, leaving the Eagles without depth at tight end during Dallas Goedert's knee injury absence.NegativeInjurySep 20, 2026
Rookie tight end Eli Stowers is on injured reserve and out until at least Week 5, limiting the Eagles' tight end depth options and forcing reliance on Mundt and Jenkins if Goedert's knee injury extends beyond Week 2.NegativeRoleSep 18, 2026
Eagles tight end Eli Stowers may need more time to develop. The source references Eagles assistant GM Jon Ferrari discussing on the New Heights Show how challenging blocking as a tight end outside the tackle can be, suggesting this is an area where Stowers may still be developing.NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
Placed on injured reserve with quadriceps and hamstring injuries leading up to the regular season opener; will miss at least four weeks. Some speculation exists that the move was made to divert attention from the rookie not being ready to contribute, though the source notes that needing more development time should not be a disqualifying reflection on his potential.NegativeRoleSep 17, 2026
Rookie tight end facing a longer development timeline than one offseason to master blocking mechanics outside the tackle. Eagles OC Sean Mannion emphasized the position requires versatility and a huge commitment to productivity in both receiving and blocking areas. The complexity of legal blocking rules—blindside blocks, crack blocks, blocks in the back, and directional awareness—requires significant time to learn, per Eagles assistant GM Jon Ferrari's explanation of why tight end blocking is particularly challenging in the NFL.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Eli Stowers was placed on injured reserve in Week 1, effectively putting the rookie on the backburner to start the season.NegativeInjurySep 13, 2026
Eli Stowers is not listed on the Eagles' inactives list for Week 1 because he was placed on injured reserve.NegativeInjurySep 12, 2026
Rookie tight end placed on injured reserve with hamstring and quadriceps injuries; ineligible to return until after Week 4. Stowers was limited in practice all week with hamstring concerns, downgraded to out on Saturday with both injuries listed. The source notes the timing is curious given Stowers told reporters Friday he expected to play, but he was widely expected to be inactive as the fourth tight end on the depth chart anyway. Stowers struggled to make an impact in training camp and preseason and lacks special teams background (six total snaps over five college seasons), making the IR placement a way to avoid a healthy scratch despite being a second-round 2026 pick.NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026
Ruled QUESTIONABLE with hamstring injury; limited in practice all week; told reporters he'll play, but injury report suggests otherwise; even if healthy enough to play, may be a healthy scratch as the Eagles' fourth tight end.NegativeDepth ChartSep 11, 2026
Stowers has struggled in his transition to the NFL and is currently buried on the Eagles' depth chart as likely the fourth tight end. The source expresses concern about coaching staff trust and notes that Stowers must prove himself on every snap—both on offense and special teams—if he dresses for Week 1, with his path to playing time and fantasy relevance unclear.NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026
Eagles tight end Eli Stowers was limited for the second consecutive day with a hamstring injury. Even if medically cleared by Sunday, the source assesses that the rookie is probably going to be a healthy scratch as the Eagles' fourth tight end, meaning his availability status is unlikely to matter for fantasy purposes.NegativeInjurySep 10, 2026
Eli Stowers was listed under LIMITED PARTICIPATION in Eagles practice, indicating ongoing injury management ahead of Week 1.NegativeDepth ChartSep 9, 2026
The 2026 second-round pick tight end missed some time late in training camp due to a hamstring injury and has returned to practice. However, he figures to be a healthy scratch on game day as the fourth tight end behind Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt, and E.J. Jenkins, limiting his fantasy relevance despite his draft capital.PositiveInjurySep 9, 2026
Rookie Eli Stowers returned to practice in limited capacity after hamstring injury during training camp, signaling progress toward availability.NegativeDepth ChartSep 8, 2026
Listed third at tight end on the Eagles' Week 1 depth chart; however, the source projects that E.J. Jenkins seems more likely to be active on game day than Stowers.NegativeRoleSep 7, 2026
Eli Stowers, a second round pick expected to serve as a secondary pass catcher to Goedert, has had a brutal summer and appears totally overmatched at this level. It is entirely possible he won't even be activated on game days in 2026.NegativeRoleSep 6, 2026
Second-round draft pick expected to serve as a secondary pass catcher to Dallas Goedert. However, his summer has been disappointing, with the source describing him as 'totally overmatched at this level.' The source concludes: 'It is entirely possible he won't even be activated on game days this year,' indicating a severe fall from draft expectations.NegativeProjectionSep 4, 2026
Stowers is a rookie tight end with modest expectations; the track record of rookie tight ends is not promising, and his most realistic chance to reach the field on offense is if something happens to Dallas Goedert. Realistic comps include Elijah Arroyo's rookie season (15 catches, 171 yards) or Terrence Ferguson's 2025 season (11 catches for 231 yards with some big gains). Unless Goedert misses significant time or Stowers demonstrates significant improvement, expectations should be modest.NegativeRoleSep 3, 2026
Top 60 draft pick who struggled during the offseason before getting injured. The Eagles are being patient with Stowers' development, as both he and fellow Top 60 pick Makai Lemon had limited summers. The Eagles' coaching staff emphasizes a process-driven approach, with tight ends coach Mahaffey noting that growth is not linear and that the team focuses on stacking days and building proper habits. Stowers is expected to improve with time and proper coaching.PositiveRoleSep 2, 2026
Roseman expressed tremendous confidence in Stowers' development, noting that while expectations for immediate contribution are high, the GM pointed out that in any other profession, people get time to develop. Stowers is part of the Eagles' receiver development plan.NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026
Stowers, a tight end, had physical setbacks that stunted his start. Roseman expressed confidence in his skill set but the 53-man roster construction suggests the Eagles went deeper at tight end than a year ago to account for Stowers' slow start, indicating contingency planning for his development timeline.NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026
Rookie tight end Eli Stowers struggled on the field during training camp and is now dealing with a hamstring injury, contributing to the Eagles' tight end room feeling incomplete despite keeping four tight ends on the roster.NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026
Eli Stowers, a second-round pick, did not showcase playmaking skills in the passing game during the preseason; unless he shows significant progress behind the scenes, it may be unrealistic to expect much from him this season, suggesting limited early-season role.NegativeInjuryAug 30, 2026
Stowers' hamstring injury apparently isn't serious enough to warrant a stint on injured reserve/designated for return; however, he could conceivably be a healthy scratch early in the season if he avoids IR.NegativeInjuryAug 29, 2026
Did not participate in the Eagles' most recent practice and did not play in the preseason finale, indicating he was likely not healthy enough to play.NegativeInjuryAug 29, 2026
Stowers is designated for return on injured reserve, allowing the Eagles to avoid exposing him to waivers while keeping him eligible to play in 2026 after missing four games.NegativeInjuryAug 29, 2026
Stowers is currently dealing with a hamstring injury and is projected to begin the season on injured reserve/designated to return, required to miss four games before being eligible to return; he showed nothing this offseason to suggest he's ready to significantly contribute in 2026.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
The source notes that Stowers was drafted in the second round as the hoped-for TE2 but his well-documented summer struggles have torpedoed those chances for 2026.NegativeInjuryAug 28, 2026
The rookie tight end is dealing with a hamstring injury and will not participate in Friday's preseason game, limiting his opportunity to compete for a roster spot.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
Eli Stowers has had a slow start to his 2026 preseason, working primarily with second and third teams with few eye-catching moments. He needs to develop as a blocker and suffered a hamstring injury in the second preseason game against the Patriots, creating uncertainty about his ability to contribute early in the season.NegativeInjuryAug 27, 2026
Did not participate in the final Eagles training camp practice due to hamstring injury.NegativeProjectionAug 27, 2026
Stowers is off to a slow start, prompting questions about why GM Howie Roseman chose him given the team's Super Bowl potential. However, Roseman made the move with eyes wide open, valuing Stowers' potential enough to believe he can be an impact player for the Eagles in the future. The issue isn't a lack of talent; Stowers is struggling because he's thinking too much and lacks experience—he's like a young driver who must think about every step rather than playing instinctively. He's shown good effort on special teams and as a blocker, staying late to work on the JUGs machine, and Kelee Ringo believes he will overcome this with more reps, time, and coaching.NegativeDepth ChartAug 26, 2026
Eli Stowers is likely to be a gameday inactive, indicating he is not in the Eagles' active roster plans for the upcoming games.NegativeDepth ChartAug 26, 2026
Eagles wide receiver Eli Stowers is likely to be a gameday inactive, indicating limited roster availability and playing time prospects.NegativeRoleAug 26, 2026
Stowers has not shown much as a receiver or blocker throughout camp; he has not exhibited explosive traits, looked tentative as a blocker, and hasn't made catches beyond 10 yards downfield. The source believes he is swimming mentally, trying to learn the offense while acclimating to NFL speed, thinking rather than playing fast. He is unplayable and likely to be a gameday inactive. Currently on the shelf with a hamstring injury.NegativeInjuryAug 26, 2026
Stowers did not participate in the public practice due to a hamstring injury.PositiveRoleAug 25, 2026
Stowers received a C- grade in the preseason game against New England, posting a two-target, zero-catch performance. The majority of his snaps were receiving snaps with limited blocking opportunities, though the source noted he lined up out wide, in the slot, and in line, indicating the Eagles are interested in moving him around.NegativeInjuryAug 24, 2026
Now dealing with a hamstring injury. The rookie tight end really hasn't had a good offseason. Without knowing the severity, there is concern he may begin the season on injured reserve/designated to return.NegativeInjuryAug 24, 2026
Rookie tight end notably added to the injury report with a hamstring injury; multiple teammates have dealt with similar injuries through the first few weeks of camp, but the source hopes Stowers won't be out long term and will have a chance to get more reps ahead of Week 1.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Stowers has shown willingness to block on the perimeter, competing for the fourth tight end spot. While his blocking isn't especially pretty and he didn't block well on one particular rep, his effort and willingness to engage are evident. He deserves mention for his willingness to help in the run game, even if execution remains inconsistent.NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026
Stowers, the Eagles' second-round pick in 2026 with expectations to become the team's lead tight end in 2027, played only a part-time role in the preseason game against New England. Despite Dallas Goedert entering the final season of his contract, Stowers was used exclusively in 11 personnel during the first quarter while the Eagles used 12 personnel on half of its plays, with E.J. Jenkins and Cameron Latu handling those tight end snaps. Last week, Stowers was the second tight end in 12 personnel behind Grant Calcaterra, suggesting he was fourth on the depth chart. The source states his preseason usage has been 'discouraging' and his dynasty value should continue to fall.NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026
Stowers' two targets in the second preseason game resulted in zero catches. He was open for first down yardage early in the game but Dalton overthrew him. Through the preseason, the rookie tight end has been targeted five times for three catches and 12 yards.NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
Stowers got open on a back-to-back play where Andy Dalton overthrew him, showing he can create separation and get open in the passing game.NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
Eli Stowers was mediocre at best in his NFL debut and needs to show significant improvement as a receiver to prove he can be valuable early in his pro career, even as a backup to Dallas Goedert. He should see a ton of snaps and get opportunities as both a receiver and blocker in the Patriots preseason game.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Rookie tight end Eli Stowers was overthrown by Andy Dalton in the end zone during the goal-to-go series, giving him zero chance to catch the ball in bounds. This negative rep reflects poor quarterback accuracy rather than receiver performance.NegativeUsageAug 20, 2026
Stowers, a rookie tight end, was targeted in 1-on-1 drills against Patriots safety Kevin Byard and Patriots safety Mike Brown. On the rep against Byard, the source notes 'Not a good ball from Tanner McKee,' indicating the incompletion was due to poor quarterback play rather than Stowers' performance.NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026
Stowers was overthrown downfield by Dalton early in practice but later got wide open 15+ yards down the field on a completion from McKee; the source notes that the rookie tight end's best plays have come on coverage busts.NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026
Eli Stowers was a subject of film review analysis in the Eagles-Ravens training camp evaluation, indicating he is being studied as part of the team's roster assessment.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Offensive coordinator Sean Mannion discussed rookie TE Eli Stowers' development, emphasizing that 'Tight end's a position that requires a lot of versatility' and that the Eagles will 'ask all these guys to be productive players in both phases.' Mannion noted that 'Eli's put a lot of work into improving as a blocker' and that the entire position group has 'a huge commitment to being productive in both areas.' The preseason is being used to evaluate what Stowers and other TEs can do in both run and pass situations.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Tight end or receiver provided the quarterback with a proper option route when the Ravens sent extra pressure, but the quarterback McKee did not release the ball to him, resulting in a sack; demonstrates understanding of option route concepts but limited by quarterback decision-making.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Stowers' preseason usage was concerning. The Eagles repeatedly asked a player drafted primarily for his receiving ability to perform difficult assignments as an attached blocker. The source views this as a deliberate preseason test rather than a preview of his regular season role, noting that if the Eagles genuinely wanted a tight end to function primarily as an in-line blocker, they probably would not have drafted someone with Stowers' skill set. His blocking improved slightly as the game progressed, but early results were rough. On one rep, Stowers' willingness concerned the source: he appeared to lack play strength and slowed down before contact with the edge defender, allowing the defender to initiate the collision and drive him back into the running lane. The source noted this goes beyond imperfect technique—Stowers approached the collision tentatively, lost momentum, and gave himself no chance to create power. However, the source also highlighted a strength: Stowers reacted correctly by making himself available as a quick outlet when the Ravens sent pressure.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Rookie TE started and played limited snaps in the first quarter, lining up inline and in the slot while catching three short passes; the source grades his performance as unremarkable, noting his role will require him to maximize targets and provide solid run blocking; he failed to look dynamic as a receiver but looked fine as a blocker in his first live NFL snaps.NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026
Eli Stowers started the game and played the most of any tight end with three receptions for 12 yards. The rookie also saw a lot of action on special teams but Pro Football Focus graded him 29th out of 29 Eagles players on offense, indicating poor performance.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Rookie TE Eli Sowers got off to a rough start, getting flagged for holding on his first snap as an NFL player, but finished with 3 catches on 3 targets for 12 yards. The source notes a glaring concern about his blocking ability, which could be problematic for his role development.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Rookie tight end Stowers was flagged for holding on the Eagles' first play from scrimmage, which wiped out a Tank Bigsby run. He later made two short catches for three yards each to end the first half, showing limited offensive impact in the preseason game.