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Eagles’ Top Safety Prospect from the 2025 Draft Misses Two Consecutive Practices — Is It Just a Minor Injury or Something More Concerning?

Eagles’ Top Safety Prospect from the 2025 Draft Misses Two Consecutive Practices — Is It Just a Minor Injury or Something More Concerning?

Andrew Mukuba - the Eagles’ second-round pick and widely considered one of the most complete safeties in the 2025 NFL Draft - has unexpectedly missed two consecutive training camp practices, raising concerns about whether it’s just a minor injury or a sign of something more serious.

According to sources within the team, Mukuba sustained a shoulder injury during a collision with wide receiver Danny Gray in last weekend’s practice. Since then, he hasn’t participated in either of the past two full-team sessions - a rare absence for a rookie who’s in the thick of a position battle.

The Eagles’ coaching staff is reportedly taking a cautious approach. Head coach Nick Sirianni addressed the situation:
"We’re fully aware of Mukuba’s potential, and we want to make sure he recovers the right way. While he can’t be on the field, we’re making sure he stays mentally engaged."

Mukuba has remained active in team meetings, film sessions, and walkthroughs - lighter practices designed to help players retain schematic knowledge. Meanwhile, the medical staff continues to monitor his shoulder closely, with no firm timeline yet for his return to full-speed practice.

Having earned ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2021 and served as a defensive cornerstone at Clemson for three years, Mukuba was drafted to potentially fill the void left by the departure of C.J. Gardner-Johnson. That’s why even a few days of missed practice is enough to draw attention from both the coaching staff and the fans.

The concern isn’t just the shoulder — it’s the lost time. While other defensive backs like Sydney Brown and Tristin McCollum are capitalizing on every rep to prove their worth, Mukuba now finds himself fighting a different battle: to recover quickly and prove he’s ready to take on a starting role before the season kicks off.

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