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NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Wilson caught a crossing pass from Dalton in stride for a chunk gain in 11-on-11 drills; Dalton really likes throwing to him, indicating Wilson is a favored target for the backup quarterback.

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PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Wilson made a couple catches over the middle on passes from Andy Dalton during the backup quarterback battle but failed to secure a Tanner McKee pass that was a little low but still catchable.

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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Wilson had a catch knocked out of his hands by Jakorian Bennett on a play that should have been made. He is receiving fewer first-team reps than Darius Cooper despite both being grouped together competing for a 'dirty work' role in the offense.

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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Johnny Wilson made a leaping catch on a completion from Andy Dalton during the first training camp practice.

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PositiveUsageJul 29, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Wilson made a leaping catch on a completion from Andy Dalton during the backup quarterback reps, showing continued involvement in the offense.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson is part of the Eagles' receiver depth chart competing for roster spots behind the top four of Smith, Lemon, Wicks, and Brown.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson is among the Eagles' receiver options competing for roster spots and playing time behind DeVonta Smith, Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks, and Hollywood Brown.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Wilson currently seems to have the inside track on being the 'dirty work' wide receiver role, positioning him ahead of Darius Cooper for that specific role.

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PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Wilson, who was lost for the season with an injury in 2025, is back healthy heading into 2026 training camp and had a good spring. He remains part of the Eagles' receiver rotation alongside first-round pick Makai Lemon, trade acquisition Dontayvion Wicks, and free agent Hollywood Brown.

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PositiveInjuryJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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PositiveInjuryJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Competing to earn a roster spot at receiver; trying to make the final one or two receiver spots on the Eagles roster.

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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Trying to earn a roster spot at receiver; competing against Darius Cooper and Elijah Moore for limited roster spots behind the primary receiver battle.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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PositiveBreakoutNo dateRotoWire

JJ Zachary highlights Johnny Wilson as a draft pick to watch in Philadelphia, noting the team's intent to use him creatively within the formation as part of a broader shift in offensive philosophy.

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