2022 NFL Training Camp NFC East Preview
Posted: 2022-07-25

DALLAS COWBOYS

Camp predictionSam Williams will claim the starting defensive end spot opposite DeMarcus Lawrence as Randy Gregory's replacement. The Cowboys' second-round pick has all of the pass-rushing tools defensive coordinator Dan Quinn loves to work with -- speed around the edge, the ability to bend, solid hands. Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler Jr. have more NFL know-how, and while being a "starter" can be overrated since Quinn likes to rotate his defensive linemen, Williams' talent will get him on the field early. Look for him to come close to matching Gregory's six sacks from 2022.

- Per NFL Nation


NEW YORK GIANTS

Camp prediction: The Giants' defense will look really good this summer. Yep, a unit with major questions at three of the five starting spots in the secondary (including nickel cornerback) is going to dominate training camp. Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale has some rushers in his aggressive scheme that will test a new-look offensive line and affect the quarterback. First-round pick Kayvon Thibodeaux will be back after missing the spring with a minor injury. His first step will be noticeable. With the Giants and quarterback Daniel Jones still working on timing in their new offense, it will be an advantage to the defense all summer long, just as it was in 2014 when Eli Manning was throwing interceptions left and right (often multiple per day) learning Ben McAdoo's offense before having a strong season.

- Per NFL Nation

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

Camp prediction: Britain Covey makes the team. The 25-year-old undrafted rookie receiver out of Utah created some buzz this spring. At 5-foot-8, 170 pounds, he doesn't exactly have a size advantage, but that didn't stop him from wreaking havoc last year for the Utes, including on special teams as he returned two punts and a kickoff for touchdowns. Competition for roster spots should be fierce at receiver, with Jalen ReagorGreg Ward and John Hightower among those vying to make the squad along with A.J. BrownDeVonta SmithZach Pascal and Quez Watkins. But the coaches like what they've seen out of Covey so far, and a strong summer could convince them to keep him around.

- Per NFL Nation

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

Camp prediction: Running back Antonio Gibson emerges as the most-talked-about offensive player in camp. There will be a lot of attention on quarterback Carson Wentz, so perhaps this should be the player most discussed after the new quarterback. It's often hard for running backs to stand out in camp because there isn't live tackling. But Gibson will emerge because of the work he put in this offseason, lowering his body fat from 18% to less than 12, he said, which should add more explosiveness. Gibson will remind everyone about his potential based on what he has done the previous six months.

- Per NFL Nation