PHI Johnny Wilson
NFL player. Position: WR. Team: PHI.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR (convertible to TE)
- Team: PHI (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Draft: 2024 Round 6
- Height/Weight: 6'6", ~230-240 lbs
2026 Outlook
Wilson earned playing time as a rookie in 2025 due to his blocking prowess, helping Saquon Barkley's run game while managing only 5 catches for 38 yards. A knee and ankle injury in late August 2024 limited offseason development. The Eagles are considering converting Wilson from receiver to tight end under new tight end coach Ryan Mahaffey, leveraging his 6'6" frame and elite blocking ability—the position-less approach matches his skillset better than traditional receiver role. If the conversion succeeds, Wilson could become a viable TE option as the Eagles prepare for Dallas Goedert and other tight ends to leave in free agency. If conversion fails, he retains viability as a big-bodied receiver, similar to the Eagles' prior experiments (per One Answer To Eagles' Tight End Shortage Could Already Be On Roster).
Role / Depth Chart
Started 2025 as contributing pass-blocker for Saquon Barkley's running lanes. Limited receiving opportunity due to injury recovery and blocking-first role. Under consideration for tight end conversion in 2026 to address Eagles' position depth chart crisis.
Injury Status
Knee and ankle injury suffered in August 2024 training camp (leg rolled up on during practice). Sidelined for portion of 2025 season with limited offseason recovery time.
Recent News
- 2026-04-14 — Proposed trade idea would be great for fantasy football (but not for Eagles) (Proposed trade idea would be great for fantasy football (but not for Eagles))
- 2026-05-18 — Eagles' offensive newcomers who could be cut candidates (Eagles' offensive newcomers who could be cut candidates)
- 2026-06-09 — Eagles minicamp notes: Chance Campbell, Jalen Hurts stand out on Day 1 (Eagles minicamp notes: Chance Campbell, Jalen Hurts stand out on Day 1)
- 2026-05-21 — The Eagles could face a real roster conundrum at WR this summer (The Eagles could face a real roster conundrum at WR this summer)
- 2026-03-23 — Eagles depth chart analysis: Major changes in secondary; more to come on O-line, edge... (Eagles depth chart analysis: Major changes in secondary; more to come on O-line, edge...)
- 2026-06-02 — Projecting Eagles' depth chart after blockbuster A.J. Brown trade (Projecting Eagles' depth chart after blockbuster A.J. Brown trade)
- 2026-06-01 — Eagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots. How does it impact Philly's WR depth chart? (Eagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots. How does it impact Philly's WR depth chart?)
- 2026-06-01 — Eagles updated WR depth chart after A.J. Brown trade (Eagles updated WR depth chart after A.J. Brown trade)
- 2026-06-16 — Eagles roster hierarchy: Projecting offensive snap counts for 2026 (Eagles roster hierarchy: Projecting offensive snap counts for 2026)
- 2026-06-10 — Ranking every Eagles starter by job security entering camp (Ranking every Eagles starter by job security entering camp)
Open Questions
- Will Johnny Wilson successfully convert to tight end in 2026?
- Can he develop receiving skills if tight end conversion takes place?