Eagles Eye Injured Stars in 2026 Draft

0:00It's March 30th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. Philadelphia Eagles love taking smart risks in the draft, especially with injured players who got that high-end talent. For the 2026 class, they're eyeing guys like wide receivers, Chris Bell from Louisville, and Jordan Tyson from Arizona State, plus Auburn, center, Connor Liu, and Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks. These prospects slid due to injuries like ACL tears and nagging issues, but if they bounce back, they could be steals at their draft spots. The Eagles bill passed winners this way, snagging Landon Dickerson in the second round, and the Kobe Dean in the third, despite their medical flags. Howey Roseman trusts their scouting and docks to spot value, and with no burning needs at receiver or defensive tackle, Philly got flexibility to wait, out recoveries, fans and analysts buzzing about this because availability rules the NFL. Yet these dues got size, speed, and production that's green starter. Potential.

1:00Interior lines are quiet need with Cam Jurgen's nursing back issues, so Liu fits perfect long-term, while Banks could be fervorotation of front. Bell already visited Philly pre-draft, showing real interest, and Tyson's college stats popped despite setbacks. On-going medical checks would decide if the upside beats the gamble, especially since the team ain't forced to swing big everywhere. Eagles stayed disciplined if Evall's flop, letting others roll the dice, but history says they'll pounce on proven upside when it lines up right.