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Eagles | Eagles bring back Zach Ertz to practice squad after Goedert's MCL sprain Mon Sep 21, 07:01 PM
Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports reports that Eagles TE Zach Ertz is rejoining Philadelphia's practice squad with the expectation that he will play in the team's upcoming game against the Bears.
| Footballguys view: The move comes after Eagles TE Dallas Goedert sprained his MCL during Sunday's win over the Titans and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Ertz, 36, last played for the Eagles in 2021 and spent last season with the Commanders before tearing his ACL in Week 14, catching 50 passes for 504 yards and four touchdowns prior to the injury. |
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Eagles TE Dallas Goedert, who continues to be a big part of their offense, suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's win over the Titans, tests revealed today. He's expected to miss a few weeks, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter
| Footballguys view: Johnny Mundt is the backup, but he's not known as a receiver, so the team reached out to former Eagles tight end Zach Ertz, who will join the team and provide some relief for the passing attack. |
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Eagles WR DeVonta Smith has stepped into the team's WR1 role following the offseason departure of A.J. Brown. Smith said, "I can be that guy," as he has produced strong performances to prove Philadelphia still has a legitimate top receiver.
| Footballguys view: With 27.7 fantasy points and a 38% target share, Smith is well positioned to deliver WR1-level production for fantasy investors, too. We saw that with his WR4 overall (through Sunday night) performance in this one. Looking ahead, a Week 3 matchup against the Bears is another opportunity to excel. |
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Yahoo Sports reports that Philadelphia Eagles RB Tank Bigsby took over the lead backfield role after RB Saquon Barkley left the game with a shoulder stinger.
| Footballguys view: Barkley was evaluated on the sideline and became questionable to return, with Bigsby filling in as the primary ball-carrier in his absence. Bigsby carried the ball 13 times for 33 yards and a touchdown. He remains the locked in as a great insurance policy for fantasy managers invested in Barkley. |
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Eagles RB Saquon Barkley was forced out of Sunday's 24-20 win over the Titans with a stinger but returned briefly in the second half. Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk reports that Barkley told reporters he feels alright but will have an MRI to determine the extent of the injury, saying "We'll know more later in the week.
| Footballguys view: Barkley finished the day with four carries for nine yards and one catch for 11 yards. Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley saw increased playing time after his injury. We'll be watching for more on Barkley in coming days. |
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Eagles TE Dallas Goedert suffered a knee injury in the first half against the Titans in Week 2.
| Footballguys view: Unlike Saquon Barkley, Goedert did not return to the game. After putting up a two-touchdown game in Week 1, Goedert was an attractive play in Week 2 against the struggling Titans defense, but was a zonk instead. Johnny Mundt is the backup, and the Eagles could also look to first round pick Makai Lemon to play a bigger role in the passing game for any games Goedert misses. |
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Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith caught 10 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans. He was projected for 12.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.7.
| Footballguys view: Smith had a huge game because the Titans were able to keep this close even though their defense is one of the worst in the league. He should remain in fantasy lineups against the Bears next week, although fantasy teams will need Tyson Bagent to keep the game competitive if Smith is going to have another game like this one. The Giants receivers will get to pick on the Titans secondary next week. |
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Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley ran 4 times for 9 yards and also caught 1 pass for 11 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans. He was projected for 14.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.5.
| Footballguys view: Barkley was a dud in a great matchup because he missed most of the first half with a shoulder stinger. Tank Bigsby wasn't that impressive in his stead, but Barkley had little effect on the game after he returned. The Bears run defense is generous, so we'll start Barkley in fantasy leagues next week, but this was not the start to the season we were looking for when Barkley went in the second round of drafts. |
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Wide receiver Britain Covey has been signed to the 53-man roster in Philadelphia.
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The Philadelphia Eagles downgraded rookie TE Eli Stowers (hamstring) to out. He'd been listed as questionable. He was also placed on IR, so he's out for the first four weeks.
| Footballguys view: Stowers is a rookie we appreciate in dynasty formats, but he was not set to do much for the Eagles this year. Dallas Goedert is the lead tight end, and Stowers was listed as no.3 on the depth chart behind Goedert and Johnny Mundt. Stowers is a move tight end who can attack the middle of the field with speed when healthy. Based on camp reports, it might be a year or two before he realizes his full potential as a pro. |
Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman declined to say who the team has installed as Jalen Hurts' backup quarterback last week, and the team isn't sharing that information this week either. The team's depth chart for their Week 1 game against the Commanders lists both Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton as the second-string quarterback. Rookie Cole Payton is listed with the third team.
| Footballguys view: McKee has spent the last three seasons with the team and has started in Week 18 the last two seasons. Dalton joined the Eagles in a trade with the Panthers this offseason and has extensive experience as a starter with five teams. As PFT's Josh Alper suggests, if head coach Nick Sirianni does not name a No. 2 quarterback at some point this week, the revelation will likely come when the inactive list is released 90 minutes ahead of kickoff on Sunday. |
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Free-agent WR Britain Covey (Eagles), RB Dameon Pierce (Eagles) and RB Carson Steele (Eagles) were signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad Monday, Aug. 31.
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Free-agent RB Dameon Pierce (Eagles) signed with the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad Monday, Aug. 31.
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles TE Grant Calcaterra (undisclosed) and CB Jakorian Bennett (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Sunday, Aug. 30, but are designated to return.
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Philadelphia Eagles WR Erik Ezukanma, TE Cameron Latu, RB Jordan Mims and WR Tahj Washington were waived Sunday, Aug. 30. The team also released WR Britain Covey, WR Danny Gray and RB Dameon Pierce.
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Philadelphia Eagles WR Quez Watkins was released from the Eagles' roster, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Philadelphia Eagles TE Stone Smartt was cut by the Eagles, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 29.
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles RB Carson Steele was waived Saturday, Aug. 29, according to a source.
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles WR Samori Toure was waived Saturday, Aug. 29.
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles S Andre' Sam (foot) was wearing a brace on his left foot after exiting the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals Friday, Aug. 28.
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles WR Brandon Hayes was waived Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyFree agent WR Tahj Washington (Dolphins) signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Aug. 27. No terms of the deal were disclosed.
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles TE Grant Calcaterra (back) and TE Eli Stowers (hamstring) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 26.
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Philadelphia Eagles TE Eli Stowers (hamstring) missed his second straight practice on Tuesday, Aug. 25 with a hamstring injury.
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles DT Jordan Davis (arm) jogged off the practice field on Tuesday, Aug. 25 with an apparent left arm/wrist injury. He was getting looked at by trainers.
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles WR Makai Lemon (hamstring) believes he'll be ready to play in Week 1, according to a source on Monday, Aug. 24.
| Footballguys view: Lemon returned to practice last week after an extended absence due to a hamstring injury, and the rookie is confident he'll have enough practice time to be at full speed for the season opener. Lemon dealt with a hamstring injury in the same leg during the offseason program, but said he isn't worried about further issues. The Eagles picked Lemon as part of their plans for life without A.J. Brown in 2026, so anything he can do to ensure he's on the field and playing at a high level over the next few weeks will be welcome in Philadelphia. |
Free-agent DB Jaylen Mahoney (Jets) has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to a source on Monday, Aug. 24. The Eagles also released S J.T. Gray.
Link to storyFree-agent RB Jordan Mims (Vikings) signed with the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, Aug. 24. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Philadelphia Eagles RB Ja'Quinden Jackson (head) was waived Monday, Aug. 24, with an injury designation.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, Philadelphia Eagles RB Ja'Quinden Jackson (head) was released from a Baltimore-area hospital Saturday, Aug. 22, and joined his teammates for their return trip to Philadelphia, after a CT scan on his head came back negative. Jackson was injured after colliding with the leg of Baltimore Ravens RB Lan Larison on the opening kickoff of Saturday's preseason game. He was carted off the field and taken to the hospital for further evaluation but had strength and movement in all extremities.
Link to storyUpdating previous reporting, Philadelphia Eagles RB Ja'Quinden Jackson has strength and movement in all extremities and is being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation, according to the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles RB Ja'Quinden Jackson (undisclosed) was injured on the opening kickoff of the Eagles' preseason game against the New England Patriots, and was reportedly put on a backboard and was placed in an ambulance on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles CB Tariq Castro-Fields (heel) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list because of a heel injury.
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles CB Tariq Castro-Fields (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Aug. 21.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Brandon Hayes (Eagles) signed with the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, Aug. 21. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived/injured WR Johnny Wilson (undisclosed).
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles WR Elijah Moore (neck) did not practice Thursday, Aug. 20, after suffering a neck injury in Wednesday's practice.
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Philadelphia Eagles WR Makai Lemon (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday, Aug. 20.
| Footballguys view: It's good to see the first-round pick out there for the Eagles. He's missed most of the offseason and training camp with this hamstring problem. Earlier reports suggested the team would be committed to getting Lemon the ball in a number of ways. Lemon has a current ADP of WR57 (10.08) in 12-team PPR leagues. We'll see if he can stay healthy and get ramped up before Week 1. |
Philadelphia Eagles LB Jonathan Greenard (pectoral) could miss the season opener as defensive coordinator Vic Fangio admitted there's concern for it.
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Philadelphia Eagles WR Makai Lemon (hamstring) missed his eighth consecutive practice on Monday, Aug. 17, but he has been working on the side in recent days and could be nearing a return to the practice field.
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Free-agent CB Isaiah Bolden (49ers) has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to a source on Monday, Aug. 17. The Eagles also released OL Hollin Pierce.
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Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) participated in practice Monday, Aug. 17.
| Footballguys view: Smith missed the last couple of weeks with his hamstring injury, so his return is obviously good news. The Eagles' pre-practice injury report said that Smith will be a limited participant. Smith's return means that the Eagles are now only waiting for Makai Lemon to fill out their receiver group. Lemon is also dealing with a hamstring injury and has been out since early August. |
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Philadelphia Eagles LB Jihaad Campbell played in the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, Aug. 15, and he was the only starter to participate. He was on the field for 14 snaps, or 18 percent of the defensive plays. Head coach Nick Sirianni said he was the only starter to play because 'he did not have a lot of reps last year.'
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Philadelphia Eagles QB Andy Dalton made the start in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 15, against the Baltimore Ravens, completing 3-of-6 passes for 20 yards, while QB Tanner McKee completed 6-of-10 passes for 35 yards, and he was sacked once. 'I'll let the coaches decide (the backup job winner),' McKee said. 'My job is to go out and play when I'm put on the field, so how that's going, I'm going to put in the work, I'm going to do the extra stuff. I'm going to do everything to have my case of why I believe I should be the backup.'
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Philadelphia Eagles TE Eli Stowers played 19 offensive snaps, of 43 percent of the plays, in the preseason opener Saturday, Aug. 15, against the Baltimore Ravens. He had three receptions for 12 yards on three targets.
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles WR Darius Cooper, who is making a strong bid for a roster spot, played 29 offensive snaps, or 66 percent of the plays, in the preseason opener Saturday, Aug. 15, against the Baltimore Ravens. He led the team with 21 receiving yards on two receptions with a team-high five targets.
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Philadelphia Eagles TE Eli Stowers caught all three of his targets for 12 yards in the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Aug. 15.
Link to storyFree-agent LB Brandon George (Chiefs) was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 15. The Eagles also waived WR Brandon Hayes.
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Philadelphia Eagles WR Makai Lemon (hamstring) is not expected to play in tonight's preseason game, but was playing catch on the field during early warmups, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) left practice early Thursday, Aug. 13, and had his ankle checked out by a trainer.
| Footballguys view: Barkley never went to the medical tent, but removed his cleat. Sounds like it's a minor issue, but we will be monitoring closely. Tank Bigsby has a high ceiling if Barkley misses any time this season. |
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Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 13.
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