Eagles face cornerback concerns and inconsistent offense in Browns practice

The Browns tested Philadelphia's secondary while Hurts and the offense showed ups and downs in a joint practice.

Eagles face cornerback concerns and inconsistent offense in Browns practice

PHILADELPLA, the Eagles hosted the Browns for their sole joint practice against a different opponent. The session put the spotlight on the cornerback group as Jakorian Bennett struggled in first team work and was beaten on a deep route and a pass interference call. Kelee Ringo and Adoree Jackson also had issues in one on one drills, while Browns quarterbacks repeatedly tested Philadelphia's secondary. The presence of Myles Garrett added a high level of adversity for the Eagles' tackles and forced a sharper showing from the defense.

On offense, Jalen Hurts showed some inconsistency by throwing three interceptions, even as he connected on red zone passes to DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert. The unit relied on quick-hitting plays and motion to generate yards against Cleveland's front. Landon Dickerson's knee procedure kept him out and Matt Pryor started at left guard in his absence, with Zack Toth acknowledging mistakes. Johnny Wilson flashed on jump balls and DeVonta Smith remained a central target, while the running game led by Dillon displayed a physical style that could matter late in games.

The joint practice underscored a clear tension in the Eagles' back end. The plan to use Cooper DeJean at nickel and possibly outside corner shows the coaching staff is juggling flexibility with a real need for reliable coverage. If Bennett cannot stabilize quickly, Philadelphia may have to accelerate other options or add depth. The Browns' four man quarterback rotation exposed gaps at times, which may prompt personnel moves as the season nears.

Offensively, the ceiling is evident but consistency remains fragile. Hurts can be special, but repeated interceptions in practice raise questions about timing and ball security under pressure. The offense looks solid in red zone and in short sequences, yet the interior line uncertainty due to Dickerson's absence could ripple into both pass protection and run efficiency. The coming weeks will reveal how much roster shuffling is needed to keep the offense explosive while the defense angles to sharpen its coverage.

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The week ahead will reveal how quickly the Eagles can translate camp progress into reliable on-field performance.