Makai Lemon could be headed for sluggish start
Makai Lemon could be headed for sluggish start
Brian Polking, USA TODAYSat, September 5, 2026 at 2:13 AM UTC
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Hamstring injury could lead to a slow start for Makai Lemon
Philadelphia Eagles WR Makai Lemon battled a hamstring injury during the offseason and "expectations should be tempered early" for the receiver, according to Tim McManus of ESPN.com.
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Why it Matters: While the missed time could result in a slow start for Lemon, the path to a major role in the offense still exists. With Dontayvion Wicks as his main competition, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Lemon emerge as the No. 2 receiver in Philadelphia before the end of the season. Consider him a WR4 with plenty of upside.
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