Philadelphia Eagles rookie safety Andrew Mukuba is currently dealing with a shoulder injury that could cause him to miss a few training camp practices.

For rookies in particular, making up for any missed practice reps is crucial, but according to head coach Nick Sirianni, they handle that work behind the scenes.

“For us, we have to be very creative. Any player that misses practice reps, we have to be very creative in how we catch them up,” Sirianni told reporters. “When you’re in training camp, there’s a lot of time. Every minute of everyone’s day is accounted for, whether it’s rest and recovery for the players, or whether it’s watching tape in that time where they’re resting and recovering and we’re watching tape, so we have to be creative with how we do some different things. We will look at walkthroughs as a big opportunity, extra meetings, extra focus there, extra walkthroughs with whoever we need to do that with.

“It’s our job just to make sure that anybody who misses time, they recoup those reps somehow, some way. And when they can’t do it physically, it’s got to be mentally in the film room and in walkthrough.”

Prior to missing practice, Sirianni said Mukuba was having a great offseason.

The Eagles selected Mukuba with the 64th overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. After transferring from Clemson, Mukuba had a standout final season at Texas, recording 69 tackles, five interceptions, 12 pass breakups, and a forced fumble.

With the Eagles having moved on from C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Mukuba has a real chance at earning a starting role. Of course, he needs to stay healthy.

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Per the practice report from NBC’s Dave Zangaro, Mukuba will remain sidelined.

Here is a look at who else will not practice and/or is limited.

WILL NOT PRACTICE

• LB Zach Baun – back contusion
• WR Danny Gray – finger
• S Andrew Mukuba – shoulder
• WR DeVonta Smith – back tightness
• LB Nolan Smith – concussion

LIMITED

• LB Jihaad Campbell – shoulder
• DT Jalen Carter – shoulder
• G/C Cam Jurgens – back
• LB Smael Mondon – illness

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