The Eagles’ second injury report of the week brought the same two names back into the limited group on Thursday: Jonathan Greenard and Eli Stowers.
Greenard, listed with a pectoral issue, remains the player to watch as Philadelphia heads toward its Week 1 matchup with Washington. The team is still weighing his availability based on how he looks in practice this week, and two straight limited sessions don’t automatically rule him out.
Still, the sense is that the Eagles would like to see him log at least one full practice before he gets the green light. Friday’s final injury report should tell the real story.
Stowers was also limited again, this time for the second day in a row with a hamstring injury. Even if he’s cleared by Sunday, the rookie appears headed for a healthy scratch as the team’s fourth tight end.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES INJURY REPORT (THURSDAY)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
EDGE Jonathan Greenard (pectoral)
TE Eli Stowers (hamstring)
Washington’s report changed in two spots from Wednesday, with Daron Payne and K’Lavon Chaisson added to the list.
Payne is now dealing with a knee issue, and it looks as if the injury may have happened during practice. Whether that keeps him out Sunday is still unclear. Kinlaw, meanwhile, was added with a back issue, but his full participation suggests he’s still on track to play.
Chaisson and Odafe Oweh were both limited for a second straight day, which points to each being less than fully healthy even if they suit up. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is in that same boat after another limited practice with a groin injury.
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS INJURY REPORT (THURSDAY)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson (knee)
RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin)
EDGE Odafe Oweh (calf)
DT Daron Payne (knee)
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