Eagles News: NFL writer says Cowboys will regret allowing Makai Lemon to Philly

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 23: Makai Lemon of Southern California poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected 20th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … 6 NFL Draft team fits that are so good, rookies can become instant stars – SB Nation Makai Lemon, WR, USC, Philadelphia Eagles — 1st round, 20th overall — When the dust settles, I think the Dallas Cowboys are going to seriously regret getting two fourth-round picks in exchange for giving the Eagles their future top weapon in Makai Lemon. Obviously, the writing is on the wall for A.

J. Brown’s time in Philly, but this is an extremely rare case where I look at this team and think they’re going to be absolutely fine — potentially even scarier when Lemon gets up to NFL speed. That’s not a knock on Brown, but more a realization that a change in receiver skillsets can be additive to the Eagles’ passing offense.

It goes without saying that DeVonta Smith and A. J. Brown have been great, but it’s been more duplicative than anything.

Both have similar skill sets, with crisp route running and amazing hands, but neither is really a YAC beast. Smith and Brown averaged around 3. 0 yards after the catch last season, which is fine when you’re consistent — but Lemon is an absolute YAC MONSTER.