3 surprises from the first two weeks of Eagles training camp

Eagles training camp has given rookies the chance to shine in unexpected ways while a veteran is getting a surprise crack at a starting job.

The Eagles have one goal in mind for the 2023 season: Winning the Super Bowl. Training camp is one of the first steps in that journey as Nick Sirriani and company dig into the details and get ready for the coming campaign.

Whatever expectations fans have for training camp every year, there’s always bound to be a few unexpected standouts and developments.

Let’s take a look at what surprises have already emerged from Eagles training camp.

No. 3 surprise from Eagles training camp: Joseph Ngata

The Eagles have a handful of wide receivers competing to make the roster, so going into training camp the likelihood of undrafted free agent Joseph Ngata making the cut was limited.

After a couple of weeks, it looks like Ngata might actually be a factor for the 53-man roster.

According to reports from practice, Ngata has been making plays at wide receiver with his big frame and catch radius.

The Clemson product is a highly intriguing prospect. He never had more than 600 yards in four seasons with the Tigers. That was heavily tied to health as injuries limited him greatly. Finally fit in 2022, he caught 41 passes for 526 yards and two touchdowns in a Clemson offense that didn’t give playmakers very many chances to shine.

The Eagles took a chance on the 6-foot-3 receiver and he’s already starting to show them it was worth it to bring him in.

Of course, the job isn’t done. Ngata will need to consistently replicate his bright showing at camp to ensure a place on the roster.