The Philadelphia Eagles held their final day of training camp on Wednesday, with roster cuts approaching. They will conclude the preseason on Friday with a road matchup against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. After that, the Eagles must reduce their roster from 90 players to finalize their 53-man roster by next Tuesday.
Unfortunately, the team was not able to finish their last week of practice unscathed. Highlighting one player who suffered a concerning injury was their second-year receiver.
Philadelphia Eagles’ sixth-round pick was carted off the field on Tuesday
Johnny Wilson suffered a scary lower-leg injury during Tuesday’s practice after Brett Toth ruled up on the blocking receiver’s leg. He was carted off the field and went into the NovaCare Complex for further examination. Many fans were hoping that Wilson did not sustain a significant injury since he was having an impressive camp and preseason.
Philadelphia Eagles have devastating news for the 6-foot-6 receiver
According to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Johnny Wilson sustained an injury that will require season-ending surgery on his knee and ankle. As a result, the Eagles will soon place him on injured reserve. This is devastating news for Wilson, who was poised for a larger offensive role in Year 2 and could have been the favorite target at the goal-line.
#Eagles WR Johnny Wilson will undergo season-ending surgery on his knee and ankle after suffering the injury at practice on Tuesday, NFL sources said.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) August 21, 2025
Fans react to the news
Dude he was looking like he was gonna have an insane breakout year 2 😔
— ninjaman (@NinjamanGarcia) August 21, 2025
Awful news. Hope the surgery goes well and he is healthy and ready to go for camp next summer. Leaves an opening for Ainius Smith and/or John Metchie to make the 53.
— Palpably Unfair Acts (@Palpably_Unfair) August 21, 2025
It’s confirmed, Howie can predict the future
— Cody (@CrapCody) August 21, 2025
💔
— Andrew Massaley 🇨🇮🥀 (@bmm_pacman) August 21, 2025
it was supposed to be his year 💔
— j 🦅 (@JoelBleedsGreen) August 21, 2025
Guess he’s on injured reserve
— BLOCKXS.COM (@blockxs) August 21, 2025
