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Eagles sign one of two championship wide receivers they worked out prior to training camp

The Philadelphia Eagles worked out two free agent wide receivers ahead of Wednesday’s first training camp practice: Deon Cain and JaVonta Payton.

And they signed Cain, according to a report from Aaron Wilson.

Let’s sort through this news on a player-by-player basis.

DEON CAIN

Cain is returning to the Eagles after originally signing to their practice squad in October 2021. He appeared to pushing for a roster spot last summer. In addition to flashing in practice, he was the Eagles’ preseason receiving leader with eight catches for 106 yards (13.3 average).