Johnny Wilson suffered a season-ending injury, prompting the Eagles to seek a big-bodied blocking receiver. This shift increases opportunities for Elijah Cooks and Terrace Marshall Jr. in the blocking role and affects how Philly structures its Week 1 offense and depth at wideout.

Johnny Wilson’s injury reshapes the WR depth map, forcing other receivers to step up and testing the depth of the Eagles' depth chart. The discussion focuses on how the team substitutes and builds the Week 1 WR rotation behind Terrace Marshall Jr. and Aniyah Smith while evaluating John Mchi and Darius Cooper for early contributions.

Wilson, a Florida State product, flashed as a blocking receiver with strong 50-50 ball capability in preseason for Philadelphia. His season-ending surgery opens a window for depth receivers to step up behind Brown and Smith. The Eagles added John Metchie III via trade, and Ainias Smith along with Darius Cooper have impressed this summer, creating a competitive pool behind the top trio.

Johnny Wilson’s health and role remain in flux after a significant injury scare. If he returns, his size and ball-tracking could offer a red-zone and big-play threat, but his availability will shape how the WR depth chart strings together in the early weeks.

Johnny Wilson enters the 53-man discussion as an undrafted rookie whose summer performance keeps him in the dicey receiver race, especially with the Metchie trade adding another layer to the six-/seven-man competition.