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QBPHI37 insightsLatest Jul 31, 2026
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NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Had a rough outing after impressing on Day 1; threw three interceptions in total. First interception bounced off Danny Gray's hands into A.J. Epenesa's hands (possibly not Payton's fault). Second came on a throw up the seam that looked intended for linebacker Chance Campbell. Third was a throw to rookie Keyshawn James-Newby in the flat for a sure pick six. Elijah Moore. Hurts notes this progression (good Day 1, then getting humbled) is interesting and will see if Payton can bounce back.
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NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026Bleeding Green Nation
Had a rough outing on Day 2 after impressing on Day 1; threw three interceptions in total. The first one might not have been his fault (bounced off Danny Gray's hands into A.J. Epenesa's hands); the second came on a throw up the seam that looked like it was intended for linebacker Chance Campbell; the third was a throw to rookie Keyshawn James-Newby in the flat for a sure pick six. Elijah Moore. Hurts notes this progression (good Day 1, humbled on Day 2) is interesting and will see if Payton can bounce back.
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PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026Bleeding Green Nation
Had a rough outing on Day 2 after impressing on Day 1. Threw three interceptions in total. The first one might not have been his fault (unclear if the pass was high of his target); the ball bounced off Danny Gray's hands and into the hands of a diving A.J. Epenesa. The second one came on a throw up the seam that looked like it may as well have been intended for linebacker Chance Campbell. The third one was a throw to fellow rookie Keyshawn James-Newby in the flat for a sure pick six. Elijah Moore. Hurts notes this progression (looking good Day 1, then getting humbled Day 2) is interesting and will see if Payton can bounce back.
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PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026Bleeding Green Nation
Payton, the Eagles' QB4, saw limited action with the third-team offense but made a ballsy attempt over the middle to contested Quez Watkins that was completed in 7-on-7, and on the final play of practice completed a downfield pass to Britain Covey who found the end zone after the catch. The source notes Payton doesn't look scared to pull the trigger, as can be the case with some rookie quarterbacks, and is slowly but surely building the case for the Eagles to keep him as a developmental option.
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PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Cole Payton, a 2026 draft class member and QB4, made some positive throws in limited action with the third-team offense. He made a ballsy attempt over the middle to a contested Quez Watkins, who made the grab in 7-on-7, and completed a downfield pass to Britain Covey on the final play of practice for a touchdown. The source notes Payton doesn't look scared to pull the trigger, as can be the case with some rookie quarterbacks, and is slowly but surely building the case for the Eagles to keep him as a developmental option.
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PositiveBreakoutJul 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Payton, a 23-year-old rookie fifth-round pick, is not expected to compete for the backup QB job in 2026 but is an intriguing prospect because of his dual-threat ability. At North Dakota State last season, he threw for 2,719 yards and ran for 777 yards with 13 touchdowns combined. The source notes some folks wonder if the Eagles might find a non-QB role for Payton as a rookie, with comparisons to Taysom Hill. If he looks solid in training camp and contributes on special teams, the Eagles are likely to keep him on the 53-man roster, potentially allowing them to carry four quarterbacks.
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