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Glenn Erby

Takeaways and observations from Eagles second joint practice with Browns

The Eagles and Browns linked up for their second joint practice sessions on Tuesday.

Philadelphia road a physical and inspired defense on Tuesday, getting the upper hand and some revenge on their AFC North counterparts.

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With both teams off until Thursday’s night preseason game,  here are takeaways and observations from Day 2.

A.J. Btown is a problem

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Greg Ward

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Ward won’t go away and after standing out in the preseason opener, he’s having a great joint practice session.

Sua Opeta

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With Landon Dickerson nursing an injury, Sua Opeta had an opportunity to get first team reps.

Kenny Gainwell show

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Gainwell gets overshadowed from a name standpoint, but he’s clearly important to what Nick Sirianni wants to do.

Eagles had success against Deshaun Watson

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Watson is a tough test for any defense, but Sean Desai’s group was able to have success against the Browns star.

Reed Blankenship's ball skills underrated

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Blankenship is showing that he can be more than just an in the box safety who has success against the run.

James Bradberry position switch

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A versatile secondary is an elite secondary and an All-Pro cornerback being able to slide down into the slot can be impactful.

K'Von Wallace bringing physicality

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Wallace changed his body this summer and returned to camp with renewed confidence and a physical brand of play.

Trey Sermon flourishing

Trey Sermon: Photo credit: Kiel Leggere

Sermon followed Rashaad Penny’s lead from Monday, flourishing during the Tuesday session.

Eagles defense with the getback

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After a rough opening session for both sides of the football, the Eagles defense responded with intensity and physicality.

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