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Bleeding Green Nation fantasy football takes on Eli Stowers
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All Bleeding Green Nation insights about Eli Stowers
NegativeInjuryAug 26, 2026
Stowers did not participate in the public practice due to a hamstring injury.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.NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026
Rookie tight end Eli Stowers has struggled this summer but will clearly make the Eagles' 53-man roster. The source notes this is the first time we'll see Stowers in a preseason game under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026
TE Eli Stowers' depth chart status is unclear and concerning. The source states 'the Eagles aren't even pretending that Eli Stowers is a top two tight end right now' and notes that based on how the Eagles laid out the tight end depth chart, Stowers may not even be TE3. The source suggests Stowers might be a healthy scratch early in the season.NegativeDepth ChartAug 12, 2026
The Eagles aren't pretending Stowers is a top two tight end on the depth chart. Based on the layout, the source suggests Stowers might not even be TE3 and could be a healthy scratch early in the season.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Stowers made multiple short catches in the flat. Nothing flashy but better to see him more active than not at all.NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026
Stowers is the third tight end on the Eagles roster, behind Goedert and Johnny Mundt. Bernard observed a bad rep where Stowers dropped the ball after being contacted from behind by Michael Carter II; this isn't the first time in camp that Stowers failed to make a catch upon being met with physicality. Bernard is wondering if Stowers will even be active for Week 1, noting he's not a top two tight end right now. When Bernard asked other practice observers for their thoughts, they agreed that Stowers could be a healthy scratch early in the season. Bernard noted it's not necessarily the end of the world if Stowers can't majorly contribute as a rookie, but it doesn't seem ideal if the coaching staff doesn't trust a second-round pick to suit up for game action. However, Stowers did catch a touchdown pass on a vertical route during a team session between the second-team offense and the first-team defense (though it looked like a busted coverage against the starters).NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Stowers had his best two days recently but it was a very low bar to clear since he's had a quiet offseason; the rookie tight end is in jeopardy of being a healthy scratch, at least early in the year.PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026
Had a really bad drop on a pass from Andy Dalton that should've been a good completion. But he secured the ball on three or four other targets, which is the most action he's seen in an Eagles practice this offseason. Nothing flashy by any means but he appears to be taking baby steps in the right direction.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
The rookie tight end made a good catch along the right sideline; it was nothing fancy but good to actually notice him on a reception beyond five yards, showing signs of life.NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
Stowers has followed up a very quiet spring with a very quiet start to training camp. The rookie tight end has yet to rotate in with the first-team offense, with Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt, E.J. Jenkins, and Grant Calcaterra all taking more reps with the starters. The source expects it will be hard to expect Stowers to have a significant role in 2026.NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
Rookie Eli Stowers is dealing with a slow start in his first NFL training camp; he emphasized the importance of handling frustration and disappointment, noting that rough days are inevitable and that he must learn to move past mistakes and focus on the next play. Stowers expressed appreciation for his coaches' support.NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026
TE Eli Stowers has been quiet during early Eagles training camp practices, drawing comparison to Makai Lemon's struggles. His lack of standout performance in the first five practices suggests limited early momentum in camp.PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026
Rookie tight end Eli Stowers is showing strong zone coverage understanding and third-down potential, according to Sirianni. The head coach praised Stowers' ability to read defenses and find soft spots in zone coverage, positioning himself correctly at the right time. Sirianni also highlighted Stowers' athletic ability, quickness, speed, and explosiveness as assets that will help him create separation on third-down situations against man coverage. Sirianni stated: 'I think Eli has a really good feel for the zone, of where to sit in zones, and how to get open versus different types of zone coverage. We know that his athletic ability will [help him] shake free on third down when it is man coverage because he's quick, he's fast, he's explosive. But what I've been impressed with him is just his ability to kind of read defenses and find the areas of the zone where he needs to sit and be at the right spot at the right time.'NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Stowers made a short catch on a play where Tanner McKee rolled right and threw a short pass to him, but he was immediately shoved out of bounds by Zack Baun. Later, Stowers couldn't make a catch with edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie covering him and wanted a flag on the defense but the practice refs did not throw one.NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Eli Stowers, the Eagles' second-round draft pick tight end, has not stood out during the Eagles' first three training camp practices, similar to first-round pick Makai Lemon.NegativeDepth ChartAug 2, 2026
Second-round pick Stowers has been down the depth chart at tight end and has yet to showcase his playmaking skills. He was working on blocking with the offensive line while other tight ends like Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt, Grant Calcaterra, and Cameron Latu were doing route-runner drills with the quarterbacks, suggesting blocking is the more underdeveloped part of his game. It's been a quiet start to camp for Stowers, and he hasn't been involved in packages with the first-team offense as expected.PositiveProjectionAug 1, 2026
The rookie tight end has been invisible during spring drills and hasn't impressed in summer camp so far. He did break up an off-target Tanner McKee pass during defensive reps, but then failed to make a catch when another McKee throw hit him in the hands while covered by Mac McWilliams. Limited positive contributions evident early in camp.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
Elijah Moore. Hurts has yet to see any 'wow' factor from Stowers in early training camp drills. It's early in the evaluation process.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Have yet to see any wow factor from Stowers in early training camp practices. It's early.PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
The second-round tight end is positioned to fill the pass-catching vacuum left by A.J. Brown's trade to New England. At 6-4, 239 pounds, Stowers feels more like a supersized receiver than a traditional tight end. A converted quarterback with rare athleticism and the reigning John Mackey Award winner, he wasn't drafted to be an in-line blocker. New Eagles OC Sean Mannion could deploy the rookie in a playmaking role to complement veteran Dallas Goedert and blocking tight end Johnny Mundt in multi-TE formations.NegativeUsageJul 29, 2026
Stowers, a 2026 draft class member, was invisible during practice, just as he was in the spring. Co-host Eliot Shorr-Parks noted he only noticed Stowers when he bobbled a short catch, suggesting limited impact.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Stowers was a part-time player in college and could need more seasoning before he's ready to contribute in the NFL; the front office might prefer him to play more than Mundt but he may not be ready.PositiveDepth ChartJul 23, 2026
Tight end listed as younger talent on the Eagles' roster at age 23; part of the offensive depth chart.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Stowers, a second-round rookie from Vanderbilt, offers athleticism as a move tight end to supplement the Eagles' underwhelming wide receiver group. He caught 62 passes for 769 yards in his final college year and won the Mackey Award. While not an every-down tight end in Philadelphia's offense, Stowers is positioned as a valuable playmaker before taking over for Dallas Goedert as the Eagles' starter in 2027.