The Eagles returned to the practice field Sunday after Saturday's off day. Here is who stood out:

Highlights

• Eli Ricks was the standout of practice, breaking up three passes in team drills. The final two came against the second-team offense in a two-minute drill, as Ricks defended two passes in the end zone to win the period. The third-year pro has made some plays over the past week.

• Saquon Barkley picked up where he left off with his trash-talking on Friday, bantering with the defense after his first carry on the opening play of team drills.

• DeVonta Smith returned to action (back) and was active, connecting with Jalen Hurts on an out route for 20 yards over the middle.

• Kylen Granson had an impressive toe-drag catch during an end-of-game situation, bringing in a perfect Tanner McKee throw. Granson was originally ruled out, but the first-team offense saw the replay on the video board and got the officials to overturn it.

• Tristin McCollum had two pass breakups, including one in a two-minute drill.

• Darius Cooper had one of the best catches of the day, laying out for a grab in an end-of-game situation.

• One of Hurts' best throws of the day was a back-shoulder connection with Dallas Goedert along the sideline.

• Dorian Thompson-Robinson found Harrison Bryant for a touchdown with no time left. There was a flag on the play, and it seemed to be on the offense, but the score stood.

• To settle the debate, the offense went for two and Dallas Gant came up with an interception. Gant was mobbed by his teammates.

• After practice, Jordan Davis popped into Jalen Carter and Landon Dickerson's press conferences before it was his turn to speak. Davis put on his journalist hat and asked them each a question.

Injury Report

Wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) did not practice on Sunday and watched from the sidelines.

DeVonta Smith (back) returned to practice and was a limited participant. Zack Baun (back), Lewis Cine (hamstring), Montrell Johnson (hamstring), Trevor Keegan (back), Terrace Marshall (knee), Mac McWilliams (quad), and Ben VanSumeren (ankle) all did not practice.

E.J. Jenkins (hamstring) and Nolan Smith (concussion) returned to practice, along with DeVonta Smith, in a limited capacity.

Position Preview: Wide Receiver

A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are standouts. Jahan Dotson is an emerging No. 3. Beyond that, how does it look for the Eagles' wide receivers room? It's a wide-open question and the truth is, the three preseason games and the two joint practices with the Cleveland Browns are going to go a long way towards helping to determine how the Eagles line up their wide receivers within the 53-man roster for 2025.

The Eagles have receivers in all shapes and sizes on this roster competing for jobs. Howie Roseman and his staff will likely determine who the team keeps will be based on how they play in the three weeks to come.

"It's been fun to watch. They're all different," Offensive Coordinator Kevin Patullo said on Sunday morning. "All those guys that are competing for those spots in the back end, we've got some fast guys, we've got some bigger guys. They all bring a different element to the table and so it's just a matter of getting them in the right position to see them do what they do best. And so, each day there's a different guy that's kind of shown up and made a play and done something where we're like, 'OK.'

"And I think really what it's going to come down to is the whole body of work. We've got a long way to go, and you don't realize how many weeks we actually have left until these games and the joint practices will really be critical for those guys, especially to see what they do against other competition."

Johhny Wilson proved last season that he could help the offense in run-blocking situations and as a tall-bodied option in the passing game, and Ainias Smith has taken steps forward in his second season. Both are expected to be productive in the preseason, starting Thursday against the Bengals.

The remaining group of wide receivers are here to prove it. Elijah Cooks is 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds and he has flashed in this camp, but to make the 53-man roster, players have to show up on a consistent basis. Avery Williams was signed as an unrestricted free agent and the Eagles think he has ability as a receiver and a return man and that is what he will have to show in the coming weeks. Terrace Marshall has some experience from his seasons with the Panthers and Raiders, but he's had a knee injury and has missed the last few days of Training Camp.

Darius Cooper, Giles Jackson, Taylor Morin, and Ife Adeyi are all rookies and are eager to get on the field on Thursday and make some plays. – Dave Spadaro

On Deck

Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio is set to speak with reporters on Monday at 9:40 AM ahead of 10 AM practice.