Season Over Before It Starts — Eagles Rookie WR Suffers Gruesome Shoulder Injury vs Bengals
Philadelphia, PA – August 8, 2025
What began as a hopeful chapter in the Eagles’ preseason quickly turned grim Thursday night when rookie wide receiver Elijah Cooks went down with a devastating shoulder injury against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The incident happened in the second half, with Cooks leaving the field on a cart as trainers worked to stabilize him. According to sources, the injury looked serious from the moment it occurred. He is scheduled for an MRI on Friday to confirm the full extent of the damage.
Cooks, who joined Philadelphia’s practice squad in January after a brief stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars, entered camp as a long shot to crack one of the league’s most talented wide receiver rooms. Slotted behind stars A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, and rookie Johnny Wilson, Cooks still managed to draw praise from coaches for his work ethic and determination during training camp.
This setback comes after a 2024 season in which he appeared in 11 games for Jacksonville, posting three catches for 38 yards before making the move to Philly.
Inside the Eagles’ locker room, the mood after the game was somber. What had been a story of resilience and second chances may now be paused indefinitely. Still, teammates, coaches, and fans are holding out hope that Cooks can recover fully — and return to the fight for his NFL dream.
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