A.J. Brown averted critical knee damage and may have the ability play in Week 10 [UPDATE]

UPDATES: Extra comparatively encouraging information on the A.J. Brown entrance.

Right here’s what Adam Schefter needed to say:

Extra from Ian Rapoport, who says Brown may be capable of play in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10.

Nick Sirianni mentioned Brown was in “good spirits” on Monday.

ORIGINAL STORY BELOW.

It’s no secret that the Eagles offense is measurably higher with A.J. Brown on the sphere, and after leaving Sundays recreation in opposition to the Jaguars because of a knee damage, early reviews point out there’s room for optimism.

Brown got here out after halftime to strive sprinting on the sideline, however shortly afterward, returned to the locker room earlier than he was in the end declared out for the remainder of the sport. That he was capable of even try to run was a superb signal, and that he didn’t seem to have any points strolling was one other. The WR will endure an MRI on Monday to find out precisely what the state of affairs is, however hopes are it’s not one thing to fret about long run.

Brown has devoted a part of his low season coaching to creating positive his physique is wholesome and that he’s obtainable for his crew in consequence. Regardless of these efforts, the wideout has had some points, together with lacking video games early on because of a hamstring damage, and even narrowly avoiding a concussion earlier within the Jacksonville recreation.

Thankfully, DeVonta Smith continued to dominate in Brown’s absence, and Jahan Dotson lastly had a breakout second with an enormous catch that created some momentum. It’s all the time higher than to not have Brown on the sphere, however it’s good to see the offense gained’t utterly collapse with out him — prefer it did earlier than the bye week.