The Philadelphia Eagles issued their third and final official injury report in advance of their Week 8 home game against the New York Giants.
The Eagles ruled six players OUT: A.J. Brown, Brandon Graham, Cam Jurgens, Adoree’ Jackson, Jakorian Bennett, and Azeez Ojulari.
Brown’s absence, which certainly isn’t ideal, means the Eagles currently have four healthy wide receivers on the roster: DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, John Metchie, and Xavier Gipson. Jalen Hurts will likely look to feed DeVonta in this game. But someone else needs to step up and do more than nothing. We’ll see if Dotson can handle that much. Note that the Eagles could also look to activate undrafted rookie standout Darius Cooper from injured reserve.
The absence of both Graham and Ojulari means the Eagles have three healthy edge rushers on the roster: Jalyx Hunt, Joshua Uche, and Patrick Johnson. Vic Fangio has utilized three-man rotations in the past (including last year) … but it’s a thin group. The Eagles also do have rookie Antwuan Powell-Ryland on the practice squad. It would’ve been nice to have Graham available this week but he previously indicated the Green Bay Packers game in Week 10 was the more likely target for him.
Jurgens’ absence means Brett Toth will likely start at center. He’s taken first-time reps at the pivot in practice this week with Landon Dickerson operating at left guard. Toth going up against Dexter Lawrence isn’t really a comforting proposition but Jeff Stoutland is trusting the veteran to get the job done.
Jackson’s absence means Kelee Ringo, who has really struggled, will start at CB2. The Eagles won’t be able to go with Jakorian Bennett, who was also ruled out despite his practice window being opened earlier this week.
The Eagles ruled one player QUESTIONABLE: Darius Cooper.
Cooper was a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday. The Eagles have until 4:00 PM Eastern on Saturday, October 25 to activate him from injured reserve to make him available to play on Sunday. Guessing they’ll do that to have more wide receiver depth.
Dallas Goedert, Landon Dickerson, Moro Ojomo, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., and Grant Calcaterra are all listed without game statuses.
This means they’re ready to play despite appearing on the injury report this week.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)
CB Jakorian Bennett (pectoral)
WR A.J. Brown (hamstring)
EDGE Brandon Graham (not injury related)
CB Adoree’ Jackson (concussion)
C Cam Jurgens (knee)
EDGE Azeez Ojulari (hamstring)
WR Darius Cooper (shoulder)
Smith unexpectedly retired from football on October 13.
CB Jakorian Bennett (practice window open)
WR Darius Cooper (practice window open)
OT Myles Hinton
LS Charley Hughlett
G/C Willie Lampkin
EDGE Ogbo Okoronkwo
EDGE Nolan Smith
FB Ben VanSumeren
OT Cameron Williams
WR Johnny Wilson
The Eagles opened Bennett’s 21-day practice window to return from IR on October 22. The Eagles opened Cooper’s 21-day practice window to return from IR on October 23. Smith, Hinton, Lampkin, and Williams are currently eligible to return from IR. Hughlett is eligible to return from IR after Week 8 but he might need longer to heal up. BVS, Wilson, and Okoronkwo suffered season-ending injuries.
NEW YORK GIANTS INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)
The Giants ruled two players OUT: starting cornerback Paulson Adebo and rotational defensive lineman Gholston. Deonte Banks, who has been a sieve, will have to play at corner.
The Giants ruled one player DOUBTFUL: starting safety Jevon Holland. He did not practice all week. Adebo and Holland likely out means New York will be without half of their starting secondary.
The Giants ruled three players QUESTIONABLE: starting edge rusher Brian Burns, kicker Graham Gano, and rotational defensive lineman D.J. Davidson. Burns said he’s going to play despite missing two practices and being limited on Friday. Gano could be activated from injured reserve in order to kick for the Giants. Otherwise, the Giants could opt to temporarily elevate Younghoe Koo from the practice squad. Davidson was limited on Wednesday and Friday while not practicing on Thursday between those days.
CB Paulson Adebo (knee)
DL Chauncey Gholston (neck)
OLB Brian Burns (hip)
DL D.J. Davidson (ankle)
K Graham Gano (hamstring)
RESERVE/PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM
LB Chris Board
OL Joshua Ezeudu
WR Da’Quan Felton
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton
K Graham Gano (practice window open)
S Anthony Johnson Jr.
ILB Micah McFadden
CB TJ Moore
WR Malik Nabers
CB Rico Payton
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