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Eagles | Jalen Hurts out for season after doctors find multiple blood clots in lungs Mon Oct 19, 10:13 AM
Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback's lungs, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: Hurts will undergo treatment for the blood clots that will take at least three months, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. After initially being diagnosed with a superficial clot in his calf, Hurts underwent further examination that revealed "a deep vein thrombosis, as well as bilateral pulmonary emboli," the Eagles announced. The team anticipates that Hurts will have the opportunity to resume contact football activities when off the blood thinners. In the meantime, he will remain active around the team and continue to condition. They anticipate no long-term effects. Tanner McKee will continue to start at QB in Hurts' absence. |
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Eagles | Eagles could face Cowboys with 'just Pierce and' Jaydon Blue as Barkley still not practicing Mon Oct 19, 03:00 AM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley still has not practiced as he works back from the hamstring injury he suffered in the Rams game, and with Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley out for multiple weeks, Philadelphia could go into its Week 7 Monday night game against the Cowboys with just RB Dameon Pierce and RB Jaydon Blue.
| Footballguys view: Pierce has averaged 1.3 and 2.9 yards per carry over the last two weeks, and the Eagles have run 31 times for 57 yards in losses to the Jaguars and Panthers, including 35 yards on 13 carries Sunday. Head coach Nick Sirianni pointed to the Panthers' lead for the lack of runs Sunday, saying, "Obviously, right now we're not running the ball the way we want to." With Jalen Hurts now out for the rest of the season, it's fair to wonder how hard the Eagles will push to get Barkley back in the mix. |
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Eagles | WR Makai Lemon leaves briefly with undisclosed injury Sun Oct 18, 07:30 PM
Eagles WR Makai Lemon was sent to the medical tent during the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Panthers due to an unspecified injury.
| Footballguys view: The rookie wide receiver, who had two catches for 6 yards on five targets prior to checking into the tent, returned to action quickly. He added another catch to finish the day with three catches for 19 yards. He was third on the team in targets and finished fourth in receptions. According to CBSSports.com, with Dontayvion Wicks (undisclosed) leaving the game in the final period, Lemon and DeVonta Smith figure to serve as the top WRs available to fill-in QB Tanner McKee the rest of the way. |
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Eagles | WR Dontayvion Wicks returns to the game Sun Oct 18, 04:00 PM
Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks has returned to Sunday's game against the Panthers after being injured in the fourth quarter.
| Footballguys view: According to CBSSports.com, Wicks was tripped up by a Panthers defender at the end of a catch-and-run in the fourth quarter, and he went down to the turf before going to the sideline. He finished the day with two catches (on four targets) for 24 yards. |
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Eagles | WR DeVonta Smith returns to the game Sun Oct 18, 03:50 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith exited briefly early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Panthers, but was able to return.
| Footballguys view: While Smith, who missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, returned, Pro Football Focus notes he didn't see his normal slate of snaps. He posted a 71% route participation rate, often getting rotated out in 12 personnel, but also mixing out of 11 personnel more than usual. Still, Smith led the team with seven catches for 75 yards, including a 19-yard touchdown from Tanner McKee. His 20.5 fantasy points ranked eighth at the position through Sunday's late-afternoon games. |
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Eagles | WR Dontayvion Wicks injured in the fourth quarter vs. Panthers Sun Oct 18, 03:50 PM
Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks was injured on a play in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Panthers with 13:02 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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Eagles | WR DeVonta Smith injured in the fourth quarter vs. Panthers Sun Oct 18, 03:45 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith was injured on a play in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Panthers with 13:08 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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Eagles | RB Carson Steele returns to the game Sun Oct 18, 01:55 PM
Eagles RB Carson Steele (shoulder) has returned to Sunday's game against the Panthers after being injured in the first quarter.
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Eagles | RB Carson Steele questionable to return Sun Oct 18, 01:51 PM
Eagles RB Carson Steele was injured in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Panthers with 6:46 left. He is questionable to return (shoulder).
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith appears to be on 'some sort of pitch count' vs. Panthers Sun Oct 18, 01:49 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith appears to be on "some sort of pitch count" in Sunday's game against the Panthers. Smith said on Friday that he hurt his hamstring in the Titans game, then played hurt in Chicago in Week 3 before shutting it down for two weeks.
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Eagles | Carson Steele questionable to return with shoulder injury vs. Panthers Sun Oct 18, 01:41 PM
Eagles RB Carson Steele is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Panthers with a shoulder injury. Steele was hurt in the first quarter. With Saquon Barkley ruled out on Friday, Dameon Pierce and Steele were the team's lone healthy running backs entering the game.
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Eagles | RB Carson Steele injured in the first quarter vs. Panthers Sun Oct 18, 01:30 PM
Eagles RB Carson Steele was injured on a play in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Panthers with 6:46 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith not on field to start Eagles' third drive vs. Panthers Sun Oct 18, 01:26 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith was not on the field to start the team's third drive against the Panthers on Sunday. Smith also was not out there for the Eagles' second series. Smith had been listed as 'good to go' for Sunday's game on Friday after dealing with a hamstring injury.
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Eagles | No DeVonta Smith on Eagles' second series vs. Panthers Sun Oct 18, 01:15 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith was not on the field for the team's second offensive series in Sunday's game against the Panthers. No reason for his absence was given. Smith had been dealing with a hamstring injury during the week but practiced Friday and was described as 'good to go' for Sunday's game.
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Eagles | Eagles sign RB Jaydon Blue to active roster after placing Jalen Hurts on IR Sat Oct 17, 04:37 PM
The Eagles signed RB Jaydon Blue to their active roster on Saturday. The move fills the open spot on the 53-man roster created when the team announced on Saturday afternoon that QB Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve.
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Eagles | Eagles place Jalen Hurts on IR, 'expected to be out indefinitely' Sat Oct 17, 04:00 PM
The Eagles have placed QB Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after consultations with numerous doctors and experts that went into Saturday, sources told ESPN and NFL Network. Hurts is expected to be out indefinitely. Earlier Saturday, the team had not been planning to place him on IR despite his indefinite absence.
| Footballguys view: We'll be watching to see if the team decides that blood thinners are the best course of action for Hurts. He wouldn't be able to play until that treatment resolved the blood clot. How long that would take is impossible to predict. It's possible that Hurts doesn't play again this season. Tanner McKee takes over as the starter, and with Andy Dalton released, the team also signed bazooka-armed Joe Milton III from the Cowboys practice squad. |
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Eagles | Eagles place Jalen Hurts on IR, Tanner McKee to start 'moving forward' Sat Oct 17, 03:58 PM
The Eagles are placing QB Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after consultations with numerous doctors and experts that went into Saturday, and he is now out for the foreseeable future. QB Tanner McKee will start Sunday against the Panthers "and moving forward." The move reverses the team's stance from Saturday morning, when it was not planning to place Hurts on IR despite his indefinite absence.
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Eagles | TE Eli Stowers questionable for Week 6 Fri Oct 16, 06:50 PM
Eagles TE Eli Stowers (quadriceps) is listed as questionable on the Week 6 injury report. Eli Stowers was a full participant in Friday's practice.
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith 'good to go' for Sunday vs. Panthers Fri Oct 16, 04:06 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Panthers, per the team's Friday injury report. Smith had been upgraded to limited practice on Thursday and practiced again on Friday.
| Footballguys view: It's good to see Smith back out there after missing a couple of games. But he'll return to a Tanner McKee-led offense without Lane Johnson or Cam Jurgens. With a healthy Jalen Hurts and a full set of weapons, Smith would have been a back-end WR1, but this week's outlook puts him closer to WR3 territory. |
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Eagles | Dontayvion Wicks playing Sunday vs. Panthers Fri Oct 16, 04:05 PM
Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) is playing in Sunday's game against the Panthers. Wicks was limited in practice on Wednesday and missed practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: With Tanner McKee getting the start, Wicks is a shaky Week 6 starter. DeVonta Smith is also likely to return, capping any appeal Wicks might have had. If Smith can't go, Wicks has some value as a desperation flex, but that would require an unlikely setback for Smith. The Eagles could struggle in this game with a revamped offensive line, a backup quarterback, and no Saquon Barkley. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley ruled out for Sunday vs. Panthers Fri Oct 16, 04:03 PM
The Eagles ruled out RB Saquon Barkley for Sunday's Week 6 game against the Panthers. Barkley, who has a hamstring injury, was not seen at practice on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
| Footballguys view: Barkley didn't practice all week, so no one expected him to play as the Eagles continue marching through their disastrous season. Dameon Pierce should get the starting nod this week, but Carson Steele and Jaydon Blue could also get touches. Pierce is an RB3, and a risky one at that. Steele and Blue can be stashed in deep leagues, but you can't trust either of them in a fantasy lineup. |
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Eagles | Will Shipley placed on injured reserve with foot injury Fri Oct 16, 04:00 PM
The Eagles placed RB Will Shipley on injured reserve on Friday. Shipley suffered a partial plantar fascia tear in the Week 5 loss to the Jaguars and had been expected to miss multiple weeks.
| Footballguys view: Initial reports said Shipley would be out for multiple weeks, so an IR stint isn't a surprise. He's droppable in all formats. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley not seen at Friday practice Fri Oct 16, 12:47 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) was not seen at practice on Friday. Barkley was also not spotted at practice on Wednesday or Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Barkley hasn't practiced all week. With Will Shipley likely out as well, Dameon Pierce is set to lead the Eagles' backfield. Carson Steele and Jaydon Blue might get some usage. Given the Eagles' injuries, though, any running back is a fantasy dart throw, likely dependent on a touchdown to pay off. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith practicing Friday, 'good sign' for Eagles Fri Oct 16, 12:14 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was practicing on Friday. Smith was upgraded to limited on Thursday, and there was optimism he would play Sunday against the Panthers.
| Footballguys view: Smith has missed the last two weeks due to his preseason hamstring injury worsening. Initial reports were that he was week-to-week, so returning this week wouldn't be out of the question. Last week, Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks, and Darius Cooper led the receiving corps. Cooper will likely be phased out with Smith back, but his playmaking is hard to put back on the shelf. With Tanner McKee set to make his third NFL start, Smith is a WR3 this week if active. If he can't go, Lemon, Wicks, and Cooper are all risky flex plays. |
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Eagles sign QB Joe Milton III off Cowboys practice squad with Hurts sidelined Fri Oct 16, 11:04 AM
The Eagles are signing QB Joe Milton III off the Cowboys practice squad to their 53-man roster, according to sources. With QB Jalen Hurts dealing with a superficial blood clot in his calf, Philadelphia now has Tanner McKee, rookie Cole Payton and Milton on the active roster.
| Footballguys view: Tanner McKee is set to start in Week 6, but Milton could quickly push for a start as soon as next week if Jalen Hurts remains sidelined. Milton brings a similar skill set to Hurts, possessing a big arm and rushing ability. He hasn't had much opportunity so far in his young NFL career, but his rushing upside would immediately make him a fantasy-viable quarterback if he gets the nod. It's too early to pick him up in most redraft leagues, but dynasty managers, especially in superflex leagues, should make him a priority addition. |
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Eagles | Jalen Carter practices in full Thursday Thu Oct 15, 05:36 PM
Eagles DT Jalen Carter (wrist) was a full participant in practice on Thursday. Carter has been playing through a hairline wrist fracture, and his snaps had decreased. The Eagles host the Panthers on Sunday.
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Eagles | Dontayvion Wicks misses Thursday practice after limited Wednesday Thu Oct 15, 05:31 PM
Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday. Wicks was limited in Wednesday's session.
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley not spotted at Thursday practice, 'another day without practice' Thu Oct 15, 02:24 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) was not seen during the short media viewing window at Thursday's practice, ESPN's Tim McManus reported. That points to another day without practice for Barkley, who was also absent on Wednesday. Barkley had been described on Monday as having 'a shot to return' for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
| Footballguys view: Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele are in line for more work. We see Pierce as the lead back, and that could make him an RB2/flex option for Fantasy GMs. Without Jalen Hurts, the Eagles offense should lean on the run early and often. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith warming up without helmet Thursday Thu Oct 15, 02:22 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was warming up but did not have a helmet on during the media viewing window at practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Smith worked off to the side on Wednesday and was also listed with a toe injury in addition to the hamstring. Eagles HC Nick Sirianni said earlier this week he was 'hopeful' Smith could return this week. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo is reporting there is some optimism about Smith's status. |
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Eagles | Jalen Hurts out with blood clot, Tanner McKee in line to start 'moving forward' Thu Oct 15, 01:07 PM
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday's game against the Panthers after a follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday night revealed movement in a small, superficial blood clot, the team announced. The clot was found on an ultrasound in London before the Week 5 game against the Jaguars, after Hurts sought treatment for a calf injury he said came from being cleated in the Rams game. Doctors cleared him to play, and he played without limitation and practiced in full on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles said Hurts is out "as we determine the appropriate course of treatment." Hurts is expected to be out until the medical situation is resolved, with QB Tanner McKee taking over "moving forward." This team could have McKee as their starter for the foreseeable future. |
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Eagles | Jalen Hurts out Sunday vs. Panthers with 'superficial blood clot' Thu Oct 15, 01:00 PM
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday's game against the Panthers because of a superficial blood clot, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Thursday. According to a team statement, Hurts said he was cleated in the calf during the Rams game. An ultrasound in London last Saturday found the clot, but doctors concluded he could safely play, and he "played without limitation" Sunday against the Jaguars. A follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday night "revealed movement in the small blood clot," and the team said Hurts will be out "as we determine the appropriate course of treatment."
| Footballguys view: Blood clots are nothing to mess around with. According to reports, the clot moved and that should be setting off alarm bells for team doctors. He will undergo treatment and has to be considered out for an undetermined amount of time. Tanner McKee is the starter while Hurts is recovering. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith listed with toe injury in addition to hamstring Wed Oct 14, 06:10 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith was listed with a toe injury on Wednesday's injury report, in addition to the hamstring injury that kept him out of the London game against the Jaguars. Smith worked off to the side at practice on Wednesday.
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith working off to the side Wednesday Wed Oct 14, 02:56 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was working off to the side at the start of Wednesday's practice, ESPN's Tim McManus reported. Smith missed the Eagles' Week 5 game against the Jaguars with the injury.
| Footballguys view: It's a move in the right direction for Smith. He hasn't played since Week 3 as he recovers from this hamstring injury. Circle back on Friday to see if he can at least be limited as the team prepares for a game against the Panthers. |
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Eagles | No sign of Saquon Barkley at Wednesday practice Wed Oct 14, 02:33 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley was not seen at practice on Wednesday as he deals with a hamstring injury. Barkley missed Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London and was considered "week-to-week" afterward.
| Footballguys view: On Monday he was described as having "a shot to return" for Sunday's Week 6 game against the Panthers. In fact, Eagles HC Nick Sirianni said he's "hopeful" he will receive offensive reinforcements this week (he was asked about Barkley's availability). It's Wednesday, so Fantasy GMs have to wait until Friday to see if Barkley can at least get in a limited practice. |
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Eagles | Sirianni hopeful Saquon Barkley can return for Week 6 Mon Oct 12, 04:11 PM
Coach Nick Sirianni and the Eagles returned from London on Monday, as he spoke to the media about the game and injury updates. Sirianni said he's 'hopeful' that Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith can return this week.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles are in an especially tough spot at RB. The three RBs entering the season all finished yesterday's game injured. If Barkley is not back this week, they're looking at Dameon Pierce, Carson Steele and Jaydon Blue. That's why Barkley's return is especially important." Barkley has rushed for 182 yards, averaging 5.1 yards per carry. He was injured early in two games with a stinger and now has a hamstring injury. We'll be watching for more. |
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Eagles | Sirianni 'hopeful' DeVonta Smith can return this week Mon Oct 12, 03:27 PM
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said on Monday that he is "hopeful" WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) can return this week.
| Footballguys view: Not surprisingly, Sirianni did not want to commit to anything early in the week. Smith missed Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Smith was making an impact as the No. 1 target for Philadelphia and as a playmaker Jalen Hurts could rely on. Smith had 235 receiving yards before his injury in Week 4, a team high. His absence has been a significant blow to the Eagles' offense. We'll be watching his progress again this week. |
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Eagles | Will Shipley suffers partial plantar fascia tear, could miss 'multiple weeks' Mon Oct 12, 11:13 AM
Eagles RB Will Shipley suffered a partial tear of his plantar fascia during Sunday's loss to the Jaguars and could be sidelined multiple weeks.
| Footballguys view: RB Saquon Barkley is dealing with a hamstring injury, and RB Tank Bigsby is on injured reserve, leaving the Eagles in a bind at the position. After Shipley was injured on Sunday, Dameon Pierce was the only healthy running back available. The Eagles play at home against the Panthers on Sunday. With four teams on bye this week, Pierce is a target of opportunity for fantasy managers. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley considered 'week-to-week' with hamstring injury Sun Oct 11, 06:16 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury. Barkley was one of six Eagles players inactive due to injury for Sunday's Week 5 loss to the Jaguars in London after he was ruled out on Friday. Philadelphia is also without RB Tank Bigsby, who was placed on injured reserve to recover from core muscle surgery.
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Eagles | Cooper catches 2 passes for 71 yards, a touchdown in loss to Jaguars Sun Oct 11, 01:16 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Darius Cooper caught 2 passes for 71 yards and a touchdown on 3 targets in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was projected for 5.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 14.1.
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Eagles | Will Shipley ruled out vs. Jaguars, Dameon Pierce 'the top option' Sun Oct 11, 11:42 AM
Eagles RB Will Shipley has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London after suffering a foot injury. The Eagles are down to two running backs who started the week on the practice squad, RB Dameon Pierce and RB Carson Steele, with Pierce "the top option." Shipley had been expected to lead the backfield without RB Saquon Barkley.
| Footballguys view: Shipley scored before leaving the game so that he wasn't a complete loss as a what-the-heck flex. Pierce managed 14 yards on 11 carries and -2 yards on two receptions, so even if he gets the start against the Panthers next week, he's a desperation play. |
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Eagles | TE Zach Ertz elevated from practice squad Sat Oct 10, 04:33 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles elevated TE Zach Ertz from the practice squad for their game.
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Eagles | WR Hollywood Brown ruled out for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Eagles WR Hollywood Brown (ankle) is listed as out on the Week 5 injury report. Hollywood Brown did not participate in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Brown played 17 snaps in Week 2 and hasn't practiced or played since. The Eagles could have used him this week, as they are missing DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley, but alas. Brown will try to return next week. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert officially back after missing two games Fri Oct 9, 04:32 PM
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert was listed without a game status for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London and is set to return after missing the Eagles' last two games.
| Footballguys view: Initial reports were that Goedert could be an IR candidate, but he'll return after just a two-game absence. The Eagles are hurting for weapons this week with DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley both out. Goedert can be started as a high-end streamer. |
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Eagles | Dontayvion Wicks set to play through hamstring injury Fri Oct 9, 04:32 PM
Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks carries no game status for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London despite a hamstring injury that limited him in practice on Thursday and Friday. Head coach Nick Sirianni praised Wicks' toughness during a Friday morning press conference.
| Footballguys view: With DeVonta Smith out, Wicks should be the team's top receiver in Week 5. Makai Lemon will definitely be involved, but his skill set is still very limited early in his career. Wicks can run a full allotment of routes and should be Jalen Hurts' go-to target. Against a tough Jaguars defense, though, we wouldn't blame you for benching all Eagles in this matchup. For those brave enough to start Wicks, he'll be a borderline WR3. |
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Eagles | Jalen Hurts on report with calf injury, full participant with no designation Fri Oct 9, 04:01 PM
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts appears on the injury report with a calf injury but was a full participant and carries no designation into Sunday's Week 5 game at the Jaguars. A long list of other Eagles players has been ruled out for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: It seems like every impactful Eagles player is on the injury report this week. Why not Hurts, too? He carries no designation and is expected to play Sunday morning. However, Hurts is a very risky start this week. You can likely find a better option on your waiver wire in single-quarterback leagues and hope to plug Hurts back in as the team gets healthier. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley ruled out for Sunday's game in London Fri Oct 9, 03:57 PM
The Eagles officially ruled out RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Jaguars in London. Barkley did not practice Thursday and was not seen at Friday's practice. He is one of five players the Eagles ruled out for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: With Barkley out, Will Shipley and Dameon Pierce are set to lead the backfield. The Eagles are dealing with multiple issues right now, including an unexpected retirement and the trade of two starting offensive linemen. Shipley has big-play speed and pass-catching upside, making him the more fun of the two backs. But Pierce's skill set could lead to touchdowns if he gets early-down and goal-line work. Shipley is a borderline RB2, while Pierce is more of a touchdown-or-bust desperation play. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith ruled out for Sunday vs. Jaguars Fri Oct 9, 03:57 PM
The Eagles officially ruled out WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Jaguars in London. Smith did not practice Thursday and worked off to the side on Friday. He is one of six players the Eagles ruled out for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here, as Smith has been out of practice all week and was expected to miss multiple weeks after injuring his hamstring a couple of weeks ago. Dontayvion Wicks and Makai Lemon should lead the Eagles' receiving corps in Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London. Both are risky starts, as the Eagles, who are down multiple starting linemen and Saquon Barkley, will likely try to control the clock and keep the Jaguars' offense off the field. |
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Eagles | Eagles release Andy Dalton; McKee, Payton the backups to Hurts 'moving forward' Fri Oct 9, 02:24 PM
The Eagles are releasing QB Andy Dalton. QB Tanner McKee and rookie QB Cole Payton will be the backups to Jalen Hurts moving forward. The move doesn't close the door on Dalton's tenure with the team: the Eagles have a lot of injuries and needed his roster spot, and he could still return, even via a practice-squad spot.
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Eagles | Zack Baun out of concussion protocol, will play against Jaguars Fri Oct 9, 12:54 PM
Eagles LB Zack Baun has cleared the concussion protocol and will play against the Jaguars on Sunday. Baun was ruled out of the Week 4 loss to the Rams and returned to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday.
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith working off to the side again, 'likely signaling he is out' Fri Oct 9, 11:24 AM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was working off to the side again at Friday's practice, "likely signaling he is out as well" for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Smith did not practice Wednesday or Thursday.
| Footballguys view: All signs are pointing to Smith missing this week's game. Dontayvion Wicks, if active, should be the team's top receiver. They'll also hope rookie Makai Lemon gets more involved than he has so far. Smith's absence would put pressure on Jalen Hurts and the rest of the Eagles' offense, knocking everyone down a bit in the fantasy rankings. |
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