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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Johnny Wilson
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Sports NFL about Johnny Wilson.
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Johnny Wilson
NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
Wilson has had some nice moments in camp (Dalton loves throwing to him) but not to the extent where he should be considered a lock to make the roster. Even with Smith and Lemon missing time, he hasn't seen a lot of first-team action, with Cooper, Moore, Brown, and Covey notably seeing more reps with the starters.PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026
Wilson caught a crossing route from Andy Dalton in stride for a chunk gain; Dalton really likes throwing to him, indicating Wilson is a favored target in the second-team offense.NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Johnny Wilson made a couple of catches over the middle on passes from Andy Dalton during Monday's practice. However, Wilson failed to secure a Tanner McKee pass that was a little low but still catchable, showing some inconsistency in his hands.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Wilson had a catch knocked out of his hands by Jakorian Bennett during practice, a play that should have been made. He is competing with Darius Cooper for a "dirty work" role but has seen fewer first-team reps than Cooper.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Wilson, a large receiver at 6-foot-6, 228 pounds, had a bad play against Jakorian Bennett when he let Bennett rip the ball out of his hands during a pass breakup. The source notes that Wilson should have won that battle given his size advantage.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Johnny Wilson made a leaping catch on a completion from Andy Dalton during the first training camp practice.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Wilson currently seems to have the inside track on being the 'dirty work' wide receiver over Cooper; he's positioned as a role player in the receiving corps.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Wilson currently seems to have the inside track on being the 'dirty work' wide receiver over Cooper, suggesting a role as a blocking/utility receiver.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Wilson 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
Wilson is among the Eagles' receiver options competing for roster spots and playing time behind DeVonta Smith, Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks, and Hollywood Brown.PositiveInjuryJul 28, 2026
Returning from season-ending injury that sidelined him in 2025; had a good spring and is back in the Eagles' receiver rotation alongside new additions Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks, and Hollywood Brown.PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026
Back from season-ending injury that sidelined him in 2025; had a good spring and is expected to contribute to Eagles' receiver depth alongside first-round pick Makai Lemon, trade acquisition Dontayvion Wicks, and free agent Hollywood Brown.PositiveInjuryJul 28, 2026
Wilson is back from the season-ending injury that sidelined him in 2025 and had a good spring, positioning him to return to the Eagles' receiver rotation alongside new additions Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks, and Hollywood Brown.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Competing to earn a roster spot at receiver; trying to make the final one or two receiver spots on the Eagles roster.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Competing to earn a roster spot at receiver; trying to secure one of the last one or two receiver spots on the Eagles' 53-man roster.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Trying to earn a roster spot at receiver; competing against Darius Cooper and Elijah Moore for limited roster spots behind the primary receiver battle.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Johnny Wilson is projected to make the 53-man roster as a receiver, though he could be fighting for the same roster spot with Darius Cooper.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Projected to make the Eagles' 53-man roster as a wide receiver; the source notes Wilson and Darius Cooper 'could be fighting for the same roster spot,' indicating his roster status is uncertain and contingent on preseason performance.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Johnny Wilson is projected to make the Eagles' 53-man roster as a receiver, though he could be fighting for the same roster spot with Darius Cooper.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Johnny Wilson is projected to make the 53-man roster as a receiver; he could be competing with Darius Cooper for the same roster spot heading into the 2026 season.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Wilson, a 6-foot-6 receiver, was well on his way to making the roster last summer before suffering season-ending knee and ankle injuries in practice; he is healthy entering camp and will have to earn his spot, with the advantage that his size and blocking ability bring unique skills to the Eagles' receiving corps.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Wilson, a 6-foot-6 receiver with unique size and blocking ability, was well on his way to making the roster last summer before suffering season-ending knee and ankle injuries in practice; he is healthy entering camp and will have to earn his spot, with his size and blocking skills providing a unique set of abilities to the Eagles' receiving corps.PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
Wilson, a 6-foot-6 receiver, was on track to make the roster last summer before suffering season-ending knee and ankle injuries in practice; he is healthy entering 2026 camp and will need to earn his spot, but his size and blocking ability provide unique value to the Eagles' receiving corps.PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
The 6-foot-6 receiver was on track to make the roster last summer before suffering season-ending knee and ankle injuries in practice; Wilson is healthy entering camp and will have to earn his spot, but his size and blocking ability give him a unique skill set that could help him make the Eagles' receiving corps.