Eagles Could Play Second-Round TE Eli Stowers at WR
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft with the 54th overall pick, a selection some view as a steal due to his pass-catching ability. Stowers' skill set and size have led to speculation that the Eagles may use him as a wide receiver in certain formations, adding flexibility to their offense. With potential changes to the receiving corps, including a possible A.J. Brown trade, Stowers could play a key role alongside other pass-catchers and quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
By Michael GallagherSports Content CoordinatorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Some believe the Philadelphia Eagles got a steal in Round 2 of the 2026 NFL draft when they selected Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers.Stowers is explosive like a receiver, has great run-after-the-catch ability, has a wide catch radius, and he can take a short pass and turn it up-field for a big gain.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Newsweek.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Newsweek
