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QBPHI40 insightsLatest Aug 6, 2026
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NegativeProjectionAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Payton threw another interception during training camp when he targeted Samari Toure over the middle, but the ball was tipped into the air and caught by Tariq Castro-Fields; the observer prefers Payton to be fearless rather than too scared to pull the trigger, but notes that Payton probably has to reign the aggression in a bit as he develops. Payton did connect with a crossing Erik Ezukanma in stride with a throw over the middle.
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NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Had a rough outing after impressing on Day 1; threw three interceptions in total. First interception bounced off Danny Gray's hands into A.J. Epenesa's hands (possibly not Payton's fault). Second came on a throw up the seam that looked intended for linebacker Chance Campbell. Third was a throw to rookie Keyshawn James-Newby in the flat for a sure pick six. Elijah Moore. Hurts notes this progression (good Day 1, then getting humbled) is interesting and will see if Payton can bounce back.
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NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026Bleeding Green Nation
Had a rough outing on Day 2 after impressing on Day 1; threw three interceptions in total. The first one might not have been his fault (bounced off Danny Gray's hands into A.J. Epenesa's hands); the second came on a throw up the seam that looked like it was intended for linebacker Chance Campbell; the third was a throw to rookie Keyshawn James-Newby in the flat for a sure pick six. Elijah Moore. Hurts notes this progression (good Day 1, humbled on Day 2) is interesting and will see if Payton can bounce back.
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PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026Bleeding Green Nation
Had a rough outing on Day 2 after impressing on Day 1. Threw three interceptions in total. The first one might not have been his fault (unclear if the pass was high of his target); the ball bounced off Danny Gray's hands and into the hands of a diving A.J. Epenesa. The second one came on a throw up the seam that looked like it may as well have been intended for linebacker Chance Campbell. The third one was a throw to fellow rookie Keyshawn James-Newby in the flat for a sure pick six. Elijah Moore. Hurts notes this progression (looking good Day 1, then getting humbled Day 2) is interesting and will see if Payton can bounce back.
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PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Cole Payton, a 2026 draft class member and QB4, made some positive throws in limited action with the third-team offense. He made a ballsy attempt over the middle to a contested Quez Watkins, who made the grab in 7-on-7, and completed a downfield pass to Britain Covey on the final play of practice for a touchdown. The source notes Payton doesn't look scared to pull the trigger, as can be the case with some rookie quarterbacks, and is slowly but surely building the case for the Eagles to keep him as a developmental option.
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PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026Bleeding Green Nation
Payton, the Eagles' QB4, saw limited action with the third-team offense but made a ballsy attempt over the middle to contested Quez Watkins that was completed in 7-on-7, and on the final play of practice completed a downfield pass to Britain Covey who found the end zone after the catch. The source notes Payton doesn't look scared to pull the trigger, as can be the case with some rookie quarterbacks, and is slowly but surely building the case for the Eagles to keep him as a developmental option.
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