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Jalen Reagor didn't have the start to training camp he wanted. The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver also didn't expect to lose a close friend either. 

Reagor is back to practicing in full after failing a conditioning test to start training camp. With DeVonta Smith out a few weeks with a knee sprain, the Eagles are going to need Reagor to step up in his absence. 

Philadelphia has been there for Reagor in his time of need, as the 2020 first-round pick worked his way back to full strength. Reagor has appreciated every bit of help he's received from the team. 

"That's how it goes," Reagor said to reporters at Eagles camp Tuesday, via Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia. "(There are) consequences, especially when it's a team thing. That's what's expected. I didn't expect anything else but to be held accountable for my actions. Being held accountable makes it mean that much more."

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Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni stated he's helped Reagor, whose friend was murdered, as he went through an emotionally tough time in his life. The Eagles head coach is determined to make sure one of the key contributors in his offense is on the right track.

"I appreciate coach holding me accountable for all the things going on," Reagor said. "But that's all in the past and I'm just looking forward to the future and I'm out on the field now so that's what I'm pretty much focused on."

Reagor is finally up to speed at practice, doing both individual and team drills as the Eagles put the pads on for the first time Tuesday.  The Eagles are counting on Reagor to step up in Smith's absence, and to help out a wide receiver group that needs him to live up to his immense talent. 

Philadelphia certainly believes Reagor can be a factor in this offense.

"He's a speed guy. I'm excited about Jalen," Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen said earlier in the week. "I'm excited about the whole group to be honest. These guys are very talented, so we have to get everyone rolling and on the same page and we're excited about it."