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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Had a zigzag 14-yard TD reception from Tanner McKee to close the first half.NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026
Wide receiver Britain Covey returned a punt 21 yards to give Philadelphia room to operate in the first quarter and caught a short pass from Andy Dalton, navigating the middle of the field after the catch during the Eagles' second-quarter scoring drive.NegativeUsageAug 22, 2026
Covey was among the backup skill position players targeted by the Eagles offense in the preseason game against the Patriots, alongside Carson Steele, Cam Latu and Stone Smartt.NegativeDepth ChartAug 19, 2026
Britain Covey is the Eagles' best punt returner, but there is not room for him on the 53-man roster given the crowded wide receiver situation.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Britain Covey was first up at punt returner for the Eagles in the preseason game against Baltimore.PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026
Covey had limited participation due to a hamstring injury but shook DeJean on an out route to get open for a completion in 1-on-1 drills. He was also lined up deep to return kicks during special teams drills.NegativeProjectionAug 10, 2026
Covey made a catch on a curl route but had the ball ripped out of his control by Tariq Castro-Fields.NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026
Limited in practice on 8/10 due to hamstring injury; one of five Eagles players dealing with hamstring injuries during training camp.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Britain Covey is one of the Eagles' punt returners and is being used as a reference point for evaluating rookie Makai Lemon's return abilities. Covey is the only remaining punt returner from last season's trio of Covey, Xavier Gipson, and Jahan Dotson, but he is not guaranteed to earn a roster spot in 2026.NegativeDepth ChartAug 9, 2026
Covey is projected to be on the Eagles' practice squad, indicating he is not expected to make the 53-man roster.NegativeInjuryAug 9, 2026
Covey saw a lot of targets early in camp but he's been dealing with a hamstring injury and the team can probably keep him on the practice squad if they want him to be in the punt returner mix.NegativeInjuryAug 9, 2026
Britain Covey is out with a hamstring injury during training camp, contributing to the Eagles' receiver depth issues with four total receivers sidelined.NegativeInjuryAug 9, 2026
Covey did not participate in today's practice due to a hamstring injury.NegativeInjuryAug 8, 2026
Wide receiver Britain Covey did not practice on Saturday due to a hamstring injury.NegativeInjuryAug 7, 2026
Covey did not participate in today's practice due to a hamstring injury.NegativeInjuryAug 5, 2026
Left Tuesday's practice early with a hamstring injury and did not practice Wednesday; now the third Eagles receiver dealing with a hamstring issue.NegativeInjuryAug 5, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver dealing with injury of unclear nature; injury status contributed to Eagles' need for additional receiver depth in training camp.NegativeInjuryAug 4, 2026
Covey walked off the field with trainers during practice, joining Smith and Lemon in the injured receiver group.NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026
Covey has caught more passes than anybody in the first few days of camp because quarterbacks love throwing to him—he's smart, knows the entire route tree, and catches everything. However, with only 13 catches in three seasons (six in one game against the Falcons in 2024), it's hard to imagine him having a role in the offense; he's the perfect practice player because he makes the quarterback look good. Covey is clearly on the roster bubble this summer and will make the 53-man roster only because of his punt return ability, where his 11.3-yard average ranks 9th among active NFL returners with at least 50 returns and 4th in Eagles history.PositiveUsageAug 2, 2026
Covey's 11.3 punt return average is 9th-highest among active NFL returners with at least 50 returns and 4th-highest in Eagles history (behind Ernie Steele in the 1940s, Brian Mitchell, and Darren Sproles). His 11.3 is also 9th-highest in NFL history by a returner who doesn't have a touchdown, which tells you just how consistent he is picking up big yards without any huge returns.NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026
Britain Covey has caught more passes than anybody the first few days of camp because quarterbacks love throwing to him; he is smart, knows the entire route tree, and catches everything. However, Covey only has 13 catches in three seasons (six of them in one game against the Falcons in 2024), and it is hard to imagine him having a role in this offense. He is the perfect practice player because he makes the quarterback look good. Covey is clearly on the roster bubble this summer; if he makes the 53, it will be because of his punt return ability.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Covey was targeted twice by Hurts in practice: once on a tight-window throw over the middle (bobbled, nearly picked off) and again on a crossing route in 7-on-7 drills. He was also listed as one of the punt returners for the day.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Covey has made the most of his opportunities as a receiver in training camp. He could make the team as a punt returner but is unlikely to factor into the offensive plan. Still, he makes plays in practice. He was also listed as the first punt returner on Saturday.PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
Caught a crossing route from backup QB Tanner McKee in 11-on-11 drills; was schemed open on the play.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Britain Covey caught a downfield pass from Cole Payton on the final play of the first training camp practice and was able to find the end zone after the catch. He was also one of three players fielding punt returns during special teams drills.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Covey could begin the season on the practice squad as the Eagles' primary punt returner.NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
Covey is on the Eagles' practice squad as a wide receiver.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Covey is part of the Eagles' receiver depth chart competing for roster spots behind the top four of Smith, Lemon, Wicks, and Brown.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Covey is among the Eagles' receiver options competing for roster spots and playing time behind DeVonta Smith, Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks, and Hollywood Brown.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Britain Covey is the Eagles' best punt returner option but could begin the 2026 season on the practice squad yet again, despite his special teams value.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Projected to begin the 2026 season on the practice squad; the source notes Covey is 'still the Eagles' best punt returner option but he could begin the season on the practice squad yet again,' indicating his special teams value may not be enough to secure a 53-man roster spot.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Britain Covey is still the Eagles' best punt returner option but is projected to begin the season on the practice squad yet again rather than make the 53-man roster.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Britain Covey is the Eagles' best punt returner option but could begin the 2026 season on the practice squad again despite his special teams value.NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026
Covey proved to be the Eagles' best punt returner option last season, though it took the team too long to get to him; he has returned 79 punts in his career with an 11.3 average and is likely the Eagles' best punt returner option again this season, but that special teams value does not guarantee him a roster spot.NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026
Covey proved to be the Eagles' best punt returner option last season, with a career 11.3-yard average on 79 punt returns, and is likely the Eagles' best punt returner option again this season, but that special teams value doesn't guarantee him a roster spot.NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026
Covey proved to be the Eagles' best punt returner option last season, though it took the team too long to get to him; he has 79 career punt returns with an 11.3-yard average and is likely the Eagles' best punt returner option again in 2026, but that special teams role doesn't guarantee a roster spot.NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026
Covey proved to be the Eagles' best punt returner option last season, though it took the team too long to get to him; he has returned 79 punts in his career with an 11.3-yard average and is likely the Eagles' best punt returner option again this season, but that special teams value doesn't guarantee a roster spot.