Wentz not on Birds’ PUP list

Graham, Jeffery, Maragos still sidelined as Eagles start training camp

PHILADELPHIA » Brandon Graham, Alshon Jeffery and Chris Maragos opened training camp Thursday on the active-PUP list.

Carson Wentz did not, contrary to a national report that absolutely baffled Eagles head coach Doug Pederson.

“I have no idea where that came from, and that’s the God’s honest truth,” Pederson said. “I have no idea.”

Wentz practiced, and well, in 11-on-11s. He denied there were conversations with the Eagles about starting camp on PUP, which basically is the place to stash rehabbing or injured guys so they don’t count against the 80man roster.

PUPs can’t practice until they’re cleared by doctors. There’s no hurry for any of the above veterans, particularly Graham, who led the team last season with 9 1/2 sacks, to show they’re healthy until the week before the Sept. 6 regular season opener.

“To be in football shape, you’ve got to play football,” Graham explained, “But I think we’re going to make that call when it’s time. Right now, I’m just trying to be smart and make sure I’m at least in offseason shape, and then when I get on the field I’m just trying to make sure I get used to pushing and pulling on people again. It’s just a process, and I think Game 1 is where we’re shooting.”

Jeffery also is working out individually. Enough that when he was asked how far off his return is from surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, one of his calves cramped up.

Maragos is coming off knee surgery.

Additionally the Eagles put Tim Jernigan and Bryce Treggs on the active-NFI or non-football injury list, which is a lot like

CHRIS SZAGOLA — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) runs out of the facility during practice at NFL football training camp Thursday in Philadelphia.