Eagles Damage Report: Dallas Goedert amongst 4 starters lacking apply, Mekhi Becton returns

The Philadelphia Eagles issued their first official harm report on Wednesday upfront of their Week 9 residence sport in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Eagles listed 4 gamers underneath DID NOT PARTICIPATE: Dallas Goedert, Jalen Carter, Landon Dickerson, and Darius Slay,

Goedert hasn’t performed since struggling a hamstring harm early on in Week 6. It seems to be like he’s on observe to overlook his third straight sport. By not putting Goedert on injured reserve, the Eagles appear to assume Goedert would possibly be capable to play in Week 10. Even when he’s not obtainable for that sport, there’s worth in permitting him to apply main as much as that Cowboys sport since there’s a good turnaround to taking part in the Washington Commanders on Thursday evening in Week 11. Even when Goedert was in a position to play in Week 9, the Eagles are in all probability taking it cautious in opposition to an opponent they need to be capable to beat with out him.

Carter and Dickerson are sudden inclusions on Wednesday’s report since they didn’t depart Week 8’s sport early because of harm. Maybe the Eagles are simply making an attempt to handle them to assist get them to Sunday? We’ll study extra about their taking part in possibilities when the Eagles apply once more on Thursday afternoon. Tyler Steen notably took first-team left guard reps with Dickerson sitting out.

Slay acquired banged up within the Eagles’ Week 8 win. It looks like Isaiah Rodgers is poised to begin rather than him this weekend.

The Eagles listed one participant underneath LIMITED PARTICIPATION: Mekhi Becton

Becton practiced for the primary time since struggling a concussion in Week 7. He appears poised to return to the beginning lineup at proper guard in Week 9.

The Eagles listed one participant underneath FULL PARTICIPATION: Albert Okwuegbunam.

The Eagles opened Albert O’s 21-day apply window on October 16. They might look to activate him to the roster to have a 3rd tight finish behind Grant Calcaterra and Jack Stoll whereas Goedert is out.

Yet another harm replace: Britain Covey was seen doing a little rehab work on a facet discipline. He’s eligible to be activated from injured reserve after lacking 4 video games … however the Eagles haven’t but opened his 21-day apply window. Perhaps they’ll do this subsequent week?

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES INJURY REPORT (WEDNESDAY)

DID NOT PARTICIPATE

DT Jalen Carter (shoulder)OG Landon Dickerson (knee)TE Dallas Goedert (hamstring)CB Darius Slay (groin)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION

OG Mekhi Becton (concussion)

FULL PARTICIPATION

TE Albert Okwuegbunam (stomach)

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS INJURY REPORT (WEDNESDAY)

Three Jags gamers didn’t apply: beginning huge receiver Christian Kirk, beginning left guard and Ezra Cleveland, beginning proper guard Brandon Scherff.

Kirk is out for the season and might be positioned on injured reserve. He’s been Trevor Lawrence’s second-most favourite goal.

Cleveland and Scherff each acquired banged up in Week 8. Each of them lacking Wednesday’s apply doesn’t seem to be an excellent growth for the Jags’ offensive line outlook. Jacksonville already made their blocking worse by buying and selling beginning left sort out Cam Robinson on Tuesday night.

The Jags listed six gamers as restricted. From that group, it’s value noting that No. 1 huge receiver Brian Thomas Jr. and No. 3 huge receiver Gabe Davis had been seen sporting non-contact jerseys at apply. The group would possibly simply be easing them alongside to get them to sport day … nevertheless it’s not but clear in the event that they’ll be capable to play. There’s a situation the place the Jags are with out three OL starters and their high three WRs. Yikes.

Jags main rusher Tank Bigsby was restricted to an an ankle difficulty. He’s a brand new addition to their report. His standing bears monitoring. Tremendous Bowl LII champion Doug Pederson appeared optimistic about Travis Etienne’s probabilities of returning for Sunday’s sport.

Outdated pal Ronald Darby was full go regardless of getting banged up in Week 8.

DID NOT PARTICIPATE

OL Ezra Cleveland (ankle)WR Christian Kirk (collarbone)OL Brandon Scherff (knee)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION

RB Tank Bigsby (ankle)WR Gabe Davis (shoulder)RB Travis Etienne (hamstring)DT Maason Smith (ankle)WR Brian Thomas Jr. (chest)S Andrew Wingard (knee)

FULL PARTICIPATION

CB Ronald Darby (hip)RB Keilan Robinson (toe)