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Eagles sign six 2026 draft picks, including WR Makai Lemon

The rookies hit the field for the first time as members of the team on Friday afternoon.

May 01, 2026 at 11:45 AM

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Chris McPherson

The rookies arrived on Thursday for the start of Rookie Camp. Ahead of the first on-field practice on Friday afternoon, the Eagles signed six of the eight draft picks to four-year rookie contracts.

WR Makai Lemon

WR Makai Lemon

• Round 1, Pick 20 | Learn More

"It just went smooth, really, just going with the flow," Lemon said about inking his rookie contract. "Went over the contracts with me and my team. It felt like it was the right decision to put that pen to paper. It's such a dream come true. It's such a blessing. I just appreciate the Eagles and my team. We worked together and got it done."

QB Cole Payton

QB Cole Payton

• Round 5, Pick 178 | Learn More

Micah Morris

G Micah Morris

• Round 6, Pick 207 | Learn More

S Cole Wisniewski

S Cole Wisniewski

• Round 7, Pick 244 | Learn More

DE Uar Bernard

DE Uar Bernard

• Round 7, Pick 251 | Learn More

OLB Keyshawn James-Newby

OLB Keyshawn James-Newby

• Round 7, Pick 252 | Learn More

Chairman & CEO Jeffrey Lurie

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Chairman & CEO Jeffrey Lurie

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Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman

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Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman

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Vice President of Football Operations and Strategy Adam Berry

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Vice President of Football Operations and Strategy Adam Berry

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Director of Football Operations/Pro Scout Ameena Soliman

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Director of Football Operations/Pro Scout Ameena Soliman

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Vice President of Software Innovation Anthony Cozzi

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Vice President of Software Innovation Anthony Cozzi

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Vice President of Football Operations and Strategy Adam Berry

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Vice President of Football Operations and Strategy Adam Berry

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Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman and Chariman & CEO Jeffrey Lurie

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Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman and Chariman & CEO Jeffrey Lurie

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Julian Lurie, Business and Football Operations Strategy

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Julian Lurie, Business and Football Operations Strategy

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Head Coach Nick Sirianni

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Head Coach Nick Sirianni

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Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman

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Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman

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Julian Lurie, Business and Football Operations Strategy

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Julian Lurie, Business and Football Operations Strategy

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Defensive Line/Senior Defensive Assistant/Associate Head Coach Clint Hurtt

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Defensive Line/Senior Defensive Assistant/Associate Head Coach Clint Hurtt

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Vice President of Player Personnel Alan Wolking

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Vice President of Player Personnel Alan Wolking

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Head Coach Nick Sirianni and Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman

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Head Coach Nick Sirianni and Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman

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Director of College Scouting Ryan Myers

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Director of College Scouting Ryan Myers

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Senior Personnel Director/Advisor to the General Manager Matt Russell

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Senior Personnel Director/Advisor to the General Manager Matt Russell

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Senior Personnel Director/Advisor to the General Manager Joe Douglas

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Senior Personnel Director/Advisor to the General Manager Joe Douglas

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Offensive Coordinator Sean Mannion

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Offensive Coordinator Sean Mannion

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Head Coach Nick Sirianni

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Head Coach Nick Sirianni

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Assistant Director of Player Personnel Jeremy Gray

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Assistant Director of Player Personnel Jeremy Gray

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Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman

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Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman

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Vice President of Player Personnel Charles Walls

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Vice President of Player Personnel Charles Walls

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