The Eagles are limping into Week 5, and the injury list keeps getting longer by the day.
After four weeks of the 2026 season, Philadelphia has already reached the point where availability is becoming the story. That was on full display in the 24-20 Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, when the Eagles were down nine starters by the end of the game. Seven players were already ruled out before kickoff, and four more were knocked out during the action.
Now the focus shifts to London and a Week 5 meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars, with Eagles fans trying to sort through a crowded injury report. Here’s where things stand with the players the team is watching most closely.
Landon Dickerson is still on IR after the knee issue that surfaced in training camp flared back up in the Week 1 win over the Washington Commanders. He has at least one more game to sit out before he can even be considered for a return, and even that timeline sounds optimistic.
Zack Baun’s concussion kept him out against the Rams after the short week left him without enough time to practice or get through protocol. The Eagles are hoping he clears in time for the Jaguars game.
DeVonta Smith missed his first game of the season after sitting out practice last week with a hamstring injury. The reporting on his situation points to a multi-week absence, which makes Week 5 look too soon. A return in Week 6 or 7 is the more realistic window.
Fred Johnson was out against the Rams because of a knee injury, and his status remains unclear. With new concerns around Lane Johnson, Philadelphia would love to get him back quickly.
Hollywood Brown sat out for a second straight game because of an ankle injury that has kept him from both practicing and playing. There’s no firm timetable, but because he isn’t on IR, the hope is that he can be back in Week 5 or Week 6.
Marcus Epps was a late addition to the injury report with a groin issue and didn’t play against Los Angeles. His Week 5 availability should become clearer over the next few days.
Dallas Goedert missed his second straight game against the Rams and has not practiced in the last two weeks. The original expectation was a three- to four-week absence, which makes a Jaguars return feel a little early, though he’s likely only a game or two away.
Saquon Barkley is dealing with a hamstring injury after already working through a stinger in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans. He couldn’t get back against the Rams, and the hamstring problem is the kind of thing that has to be handled carefully.
Quinyon Mitchell exited in the second half with a knee injury and did not return, leaving Jonathan Jones to step in. Philadelphia could use him badly, but for now the team and its fans are waiting for more information.
Jonathan Greenard also left in the second half, this time with an ankle injury. It’s another setback for a player who missed all of training camp and the first two games with a pectoral injury, and there is no timetable yet for his return.
Tank Bigsby went down in the fourth quarter with a knee injury and didn’t come back. The hope is that he might be able to play against the Jaguars, but that is not confirmed. He’s been dealing with being banged up over the last couple of weeks.
Then there’s Lane Johnson, whose status is murkier than everyone else’s. He was ruled out at the last second because of a personal reason, after already missing time in training camp for a personal issue. That has fueled retirement chatter, and the big question now is whether he even travels with the team to London.
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