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Eagles rookie storylines for the Rams game

The Philadelphia Eagles enter their upcoming matchup against the Rams needing to recover from a recent Monday night defeat while managing significant injuries across their roster. With DeVonta Smith and Hollywood Brown both sidelined, rookie Makai Lemon faces increased pressure to step into a larger offensive role and secure more targets in the passing game.

Alongside Dontayvion Wicks leading the wide receiver corps, the team will look for Lemon to demonstrate his playbook knowledge and route-running ability.

Additional roster adjustments include Markel Bell stepping in as the swing tackle with Fred Johnson unavailable, while Eli Stowers prepares for a potential return from injured reserve following this contest. Tight end Dallas Goedert remains out with an injury, leaving the remaining tight end group under pressure to produce.

Head coach and offensive decision-makers will need to lean on these depth options to navigate the contest successfully.

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