Ty Robinson didn’t get much of a runway as a rookie, but Eagles training camp is starting to give the second-year defensive lineman something he didn’t have last season: a real chance to push for more.
Last year, Robinson spent most of his time as a backup and was often not active on game days. That left him with a tougher climb entering OTAs and camp this summer, especially after last year’s OTAs already hinted at a player with serious upside. Now, the early signs from camp are suggesting that promise is still very much there.
One practice before the weekend stood out enough for NJ.com’s Cayden Steele to single out Robinson. Steele reported that Robinson won a one-on-one rep against offensive lineman Drew Kendall twice and also picked up some first-team work with the starters.
The path to snaps isn’t simple. Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and Moro Ojomo are the clear-cut starters on the defensive line in 2026, which leaves limited room for Robinson to break through. Still, training camp is giving him a shot to show he belongs in the conversation.
Robinson appeared in just 11 games last season, logging 104 defensive snaps and 34 on special teams. He finished with five tackles, one quarterback hit, and one pass deflection.
What has kept Robinson on the radar is the same thing that drew attention to him last year: his strength. That trait is now giving the Eagles a reason to keep leaning in, especially with roster decisions looming around the defensive line.
Philadelphia already handed long-term extensions to Carter and Davis, and Ojomo is in the final year of his deal. If Robinson keeps trending up, that could make it easier for the Eagles to consider moving on from Ojomo after the season.
There’s also a bigger roster wrinkle. If Brandon Graham returns, the picture could shift again and leave Robinson with fewer opportunities to dress on game days. For now, though, he’s doing enough to catch defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s eye and earn more reps.
If this keeps going, the Eagles may end up using Robinson as another example of how well Howie Roseman has drafted, with a possible breakout 2026 season sitting right there in front of him.
In Other News...
Eagles Camp Battle Just Took A Concerning Turn For Dameon Pierce
The Eagles wrapped up a long training-camp session at the Jefferson Health Training Complex, closing out the longest stretch of camp with a mix of encouraging and uneven moments. Willie Lampkin, Jalyx Hunt, Jalen Carter, Eli Stowers, Byron Young and Jake Elliott all had noticeable runs during the workout, while Nolan Smith and Hollywood Brown had tougher stretches as the team continued to sort through roster battles and health checks.
One of the more concerning developments came when Dameon Pierce left practice early, turning what had been another full camp day into a potential storyline to watch. Philadelphia still does not know the extent of the issue, and until there is more clarity, Pierces standing in the competition feels a little less certain than it did before the session began. [Read more 🡒]
Eagles Pass Rush Just Got A Huge Week 1 Opening
The Eagles opener against Washington already had the feel of an early measuring-stick game, and it just got a little more favorable on the line of scrimmage. Washington is now dealing with a major loss up front after starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered an injury that immediately changes the look of its protection plan, which is not the sort of development a pass rush wants to see on the other sideline.
For Philadelphia, the timing matters. The Commanders are now sorting through replacements on the left side, with Andrew Wylie and Brandon Coleman among the names in the mix and other options still under consideration, which adds uncertainty to a position that usually sets the tone for a quarterbacks comfort level. It gives the Eagles front a clearer path to create stress in Week 1, even if the full picture of how Washington fills that spot is still taking shape. [Read more 🡒]