PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Eagles rookie receiver Makai Lemon participated fully in practice for the first time since injuring his hamstring early in training camp Monday and believes he can be in top form for the season opener against the Washington Commanders on Sept. 13.
"Every time I'm able to step on the field I just never take it for granted," Lemon said. "It definitely feels great to be back out here with the guys and getting to work."
Lemon sustained the injury on Aug. 3 and missed the next eight practices. He returned in a limited capacity last Wednesday.
The Eagles wasted no time getting Lemon right back into the mix as he worked with the first-team offense during Monday's session. Quarterback Jalen Hurts targeted him a couple times -- one resulting in a short completion and the other glancing off Lemon's outstretched hands for a drop.
"I feel like that chemistry and that work never stops," said Lemon of building a rapport with Hurts. "Each and every day after practice, just talking to him...I feel like anytime I can build that chemistry, it's good."
Lemon missed minicamp with a hamstring injury as well. He confirmed he injured the same leg in the summer.
"I feel pretty confident [there won't be a reoccurrence]," Lemon said. "Just learning from my mistakes from the previous times, working with the trainers, setting a good plan for me, just being a professional off the field."
Philadelphia moved up to select Lemon 20th overall in April's draft. The USC product caught 79 passes for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns for the Trojans last season. He projects as a starter for the Eagles alongside DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks.
