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Eagles | Eagles not planning to place Jalen Hurts on IR despite indefinite absence Sat Oct 17, 07:40 AM
The Eagles are not planning to place QB Jalen Hurts on injured reserve, even though he remains sidelined indefinitely because of a superficial blood clot. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport also reported the news. The Eagles signed QB Joe Milton off the Cowboys' practice squad on Friday with Hurts facing an extended absence.
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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 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 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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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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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 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 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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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 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 WR Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday. Wicks was limited in Wednesday's session.
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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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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 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 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 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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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 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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The Philadelphia Eagles elevated TE Zach Ertz from the practice squad for their game.
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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 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 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 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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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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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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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 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 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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Eagles RB Saquon Barkley was not spotted at practice on Friday. Barkley, who is dealing with a hamstring injury, also did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, leaving his status for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in doubt.
| Footballguys view: Barkley isn't expected to play this week and may miss even more time after that. In his absence, expect Will Shipley and Dameon Pierce to work as a complementary backfield duo. |
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Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said Friday that he expects WR Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) to practice that day. Sirianni confirmed Wicks got hurt in Thursday's session, when he was added to the injury report as a limited participant. The Eagles visit the Jaguars on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles are down a lot of weapons this week, and Dontayvion Wicks could be their top receiver. Wicks wasn't on Wednesday's injury report but popped up Thursday as a limited participant with a hamstring injury. Assuming he's active, he's a shaky WR3. Expect the Eagles to lean on their run game as much as possible to control the clock against a strong Jaguars team. |
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Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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Eagles TE Dallas Goedert (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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Eagles WR Hollywood Brown (ankle) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) was not seen during the open portion of practice on Thursday. Barkley did not practice on Wednesday and was called "week-to-week" with the hamstring injury on Monday. The Eagles play the Jaguars on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here as Barkley is not expected to play in Week 5. Will Shipley and Dameon Pierce will split carries with Shipley likely being the lead back. We've got Shipley in the RB3/flex range for Fantasy GMs this week. |
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Eagles TE Dallas Goedert appeared to be practicing on Thursday for a second straight day. Goedert was among six Eagles ruled out for the Week 4 game against the Rams.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles are getting thin when it comes to pass-catching options on offense, so getting Goedert back out there will help. DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Hollywood Brown (ankle) are banged up. Plus, Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) was added to the injury report on Thursday. |
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Eagles TE Dallas Goedert was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Goedert was ruled out of Sunday's loss to the Rams with a knee injury.
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Eagles RB Saquon Barkley did not practice on Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 5 game against the Jaguars in London. Barkley is dealing with a hamstring injury that has him "week-to-week".
| Footballguys view: The Eagles are fighting through a few things as they travel to London this week. RB Will Shipley is next up in the Eagles' backfield, with Tank Bigsby headed to injured reserve. We like Shipley as an RB3/flex play in Week 5 against the Jaguars. |
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Eagles WR DeVonta Smith did not practice on Wednesday as the team began preparations for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Jaguars in London. Smith was ruled out of the Eagles' Week 4 game against the Rams and was described as 'more likely' to miss the London game on Tuesday.
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Eagles RB Dameon Pierce is signing to the Eagles' active roster from their practice squad, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported.
| Footballguys view: Both Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby are out of action for the Eagles, so Pierce could get an immediate opportunity as the no.2 back behind Will Shipley. We like Shipley as an RB3/flex play for Fantasy GMs in Week 5. |
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Eagles two-time All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement Tuesday, ending a 14-year career spent entirely in Philadelphia.
| Footballguys view: Johnson, 36, who is considered one of the top offensive tackles in the NFL, was a surprise inactive on Sunday, with the Eagles saying it was for personal reasons. A two-time Super Bowl champion, Johnson has made the Pro Bowl six times in his career. |
Early indications are that Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) will miss more than one game, and it seems more likely he won't be able to play against the Jaguars in London in Week 5.
| Footballguys view: With Smith out last Sunday, Darius Cooper was the prime beneficiary. He outsnapped rookie WR Makai Lemon as the team's WR2 in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Rams, turning a team-high seven targets into three catches for 33 yards and two touchdowns while also playing a significant special teams role. Dontayvion Wicks played the most snaps of any Eagles receiver but ranked third in targets with five. Expect this pecking order to remain in place if Smith is out again in London. |
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Eagles RB Saquon Barkley is considered "week-to-week" with the hamstring injury he suffered in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to the Rams, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Nick Sirianni said Monday, "We'll see," when asked about Barkley's availability for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London, adding the team would "have more answers for you probably Wednesday." With Tank Bigsby undergoing core muscle surgery and heading to injured reserve, Will Shipley, who rushed six times for 23 yards against the Rams, is the only healthy running back on the active roster. Jaydon Blue, Dameon Pierce, and Carson Steele are on the practice squad. |
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Eagles RB Tank Bigsby suffered an injury on Sunday and now requires core muscle surgery to repair it, sources say. Bigsby is headed to injured reserve, with hopes he's back in six weeks or less.
| Footballguys view: With Bigsby out and Saquon Barkley uncertain due to a hamstring injury that sidelined him in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to the Rams, Will Shipley could be very busy when the Eagles take on the Jaguars in London this week. |
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