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Rookie John Ursua appears to be part of the Seahawks’ offensive plans, particularly as injuries to DK Metcalf and David Moore have depleted some of the depth at wide receiver.

Ursua looks like he'll play slot receiver at least until the unit gets healthier. The story was mostly about the comparisons of Ursua and Doug Baldwin. At Hawaii last year, Ursua led the nation in TD receptions with 16 and added 89 catches for 1,343 yards. So far in preseason he has four catches for 100 yards, which leads the team.

Miles Sanders will almost certainly overtake Jordan Howard at the top of the depth chart at some point, and probably soon, but Howard will still play a role. Especially if he keeps showing signs of progress as a pass-catcher, where he’s been solid thus far. At minimum, he’ll be one of the Eagles’ top options when it comes to short-yardage situations and in the red zone.

This story is actually about Howard and how he's become the forgotten man in the Birds backfield because of Sanders. The story added Howard has run well this year in OTAs and in camp, but it seems, according to those who follow the team, the main back job will end up going to Sanders sooner than later. Ideally, the Eagles like using a committee, so Howard should have a short yardage role, possibly even in the red zone.

Seattle coach Pete Carroll told reporters Sunday that D.K. Metcalf needs surgery on his knee. Carroll didn't offer a definitive timetable for the dynamic athlete's return but said he would likely know more after the procedure, which is planned for Tuesday.

"We're disappointed for him because he was off to a fantastic start, but I don't think this is going to derail him for long," Carroll said. "But he does have to have some work done."

Related players: David Moore, Jaron Brown

Metcalf was having a strong summer for the Seahawks. His fall debut might be delayed as a result. But, the story said Carroll said the team is optimistic Metcalf could still play Week 1. Moore and Brown could see more chances of Metcalf misses time.

Head coach Matt Nagy announced on Sunday that the team has waived Elliott Fry off of their 90-man roster. Fry missed a field goal against the Giants on Friday night, but made the three other kicks he’s tried this offseason.

The move leaves Eddy Pineiro as the only kicker currently on hand, but Nagy made it clear that Fry’s departure doesn’t mean Pineiro will be the kicker against the Packers on September 5.

The story said the Bears tried to trade for Kaare Vedvik from the Ravens before he was sent to the Vikings, so the team is certainly keeping an eye on the kicking situation.

"It's definitely better to be in the second year with a quarterback than the first year." Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen on the development of a relationship between quarterback and wide receiver.

Related players: Stefon Diggs, Kirk Cousins

Thielen said it takes a long time to get on the same page with a quarterback and that you're always working on it. He added it's about the QB understanding what receivers are good at, like body control or a jump ball player. It could mean more efficient seasons for both Thielen and Diggs as well as Cousins, which is a scary thought as both WRs were over 1,000 yards and each caught nine TDs a year ago.

In his observations from Monday's practice, Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane listed rookie running back Miles Sanders as his top player that is trending up on the Eagles.

McLane writes that Sanders "exceeded (his) early expectations, and (he) liked the selection." McLane also writes "There are still unknowns about his receiving, blocking and ball security, but as a ball runner, he looks like a pure thoroughbred." Sanders has been receiving nothing but praise throughout the football landscape and this is just another glowing endorsement from the media. The Eagles' is fairly crowded with Jordan Howard, Corey Clement and Darren Sproles in the mix, but Sanders may have the most upside of them all, even as a rookie. He looks in line to receive a healthy workload very early in his career.

Miles Sanders, the second-round rookie, has looked the part when given the chance. The Eagles are slowly integrating Sanders into the offense after he missed all of the offseason program workouts with a hamstring injury.

On Tuesday, Sanders displayed versatility in team drills. With tackling permitted in practice, Sanders made a few impressive runs through contact. During 11-on-11 drills, the running back scored a short-yardage touchdown through a wall of bodies.

Related players: Jordan Howard, Darren Sproles, Corey Clement

We're seeing all kinds of news about the Eagles backs, all of which is positive. Early reports said Sanders would eventually eat away carries from Howard. More recent reports have Howard looking great as well, while dominating first-team reps. One thing Sanders needed to work on was receiving, according to beat writers, but according to the story, Sanders looked natural catching the ball. This is likely shaping up to be a committee backfield, at least early on.

It is obviously early, but so far Jordan Howard is dominating carries with the 1st-team offense. Not even a close second.

Related players: Miles Sanders, Corey Clement, Darren Sproles

We did have a report a few weeks ago that said Sanders would eventually "eat away" carries in the offense. Keep in mind, Sanders fell behind in OTA workouts after an injury, so it's not surprising Howard is dominating now. Either way, this situation is shaping up to be a full-blown committee.

Eagles beat writer Reuben Frank said one of the popular sideline topics among the beat writers during practice is Corey Clement. There’s a school of thought that with Miles Sanders, Jordan Howard and Darren Sproles guaranteed roster spots, 2018 Eagles rushing leader Josh Adams and Wendell Smallwood back from last year and Boston Scott also in the mix, Clement could be a roster casualty.

I say no freaking way.

The Eagles do have a crowded backfield, but Sproles is expected to see mostly punt return duties, so the Birds could end up keeping five backs. Frank pointed out that Clement's efforts down the stretch in 2017 and in the Super Bowl can't be forgotten. Frank also called him "the best receiving back on the roster and one of the better blocking backs."

When first offense first took firmd in a two receiver set the two receivers were Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf.

Related players: Jaron Brown, David Moore

Metcalf is just 80th on our WR list but so far early reports have been positive on the rookie. He'll be battling with Brown and Moore for playing time behind Lockett.