Rookie Lemon’s Rough NFL Debut | Philadelphia Eagles News

Makai Lemon, the Eagles’ 22-year-old rookie slot receiver, made his NFL debut last Friday night — and it wasn’t pretty. Targeted five times, he managed just three yards on three catches, fumbled a punt, and dropped a pass that led to an interception. Quarterback Tanner McKee admitted his throws could’ve been better, but Lemon took full responsibility, acknowledging the drop and vowing to improve. Veteran teammates stepped in to offer support, which meant a lot to Lemon, who admits he struggles to let go of mistakes. Still, he’s focused on growth, knowing the Eagles need him to step up. With reps alongside stars like DeVonta Smith and a potential punt return role, Lemon is ready to learn — and he’s confident his hamstring is fully healed. The regular season opener is just two weeks away, and despite the rough start, he’s locked in and prepared to rise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/52c7af533ae07f94