Overview
- The Eagles waived wide receiver Johnny Wilson with an injury designation on Friday as part of roster moves that added center Zeke Correll, re-signed receiver Brandon Hayes, and placed Tariq Castro-Fields on injured reserve.
- Wilson went unclaimed on waivers and reverted to the Eagles’ injured reserve list on Saturday, making him ineligible to play during the 2026 season.
- Wilson missed the entire 2025 season after knee and ankle surgeries and returned to camp in 2026 only to have a lingering knee issue limit his practice time and end his bid for a 53-man roster spot.
- A crowded receiver room that includes veteran additions such as Hollywood Brown and rookie Makai Lemon increased the difficulty of Wilson’s roster climb once he missed practice time.
- The team can either keep Wilson on injured reserve for now or negotiate an injury settlement to release him later, a decision that will shape his short-term recovery, pay status, and future chances in the NFL.