Eagles Tyler Steen is expected to miss a couple of practices with an ankle injury, and that could open the door to a starting right guard job for others.
PHILADELPHIA – Missing practice time in training camp is never a good thing, especially for a young player. It happened to Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean last summer and it’s happening now for rookie defensive back Cooper DeJean and second-year offensive lineman Tyler Steen.
It’s certainly not ideal when you’re trying to win a job. Especially when the Eagles have loaded up at that position. “You know, I don't know what I'm gonna be when I come in here,” said Becton, laughing. “Once I step on the field, I know I gotta be ready for whatever.” If nothing else, the Eagles probably know by now that Becton can play guard, a position that the New York Jets never had him try when they took him 11th overall in 2020, playing him only at tackle."I think Mekhi is doing great,” said Landon Dickerson. “He's had to bounce around a few positions. We had some guys get banged up. Nothing different than what happens during the season right? We have a guy that can swing at both guard and tackle, can play both guard spots.
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