The Eagles’ first injury report of the week came out Wednesday, and the list is long enough to raise some real questions heading into Week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Because Philadelphia held a walkthrough instead of a normal practice, the report is only an estimation. Still, the names sitting in the DNP column matter, and the biggest one is DeVonta Smith.
The wideout was held out with a hamstring injury after following a familiar pattern last week - no practice Thursday, limited Friday, full on Saturday, then a game against the Chicago Bears. The Eagles may be hoping for a similar climb this week.
If Smith can’t go, that’s a major problem.
Zack Baun is also a new addition to the report, and he’s listed with a concussion. He’ll need to clear the necessary steps before returning. If he’s unavailable, Jeremiah Trotter Jr. would be the next man up to start in his place.
Dallas Goedert remains on the sideline as well, and his absence was expected to stretch beyond one game. The top tight end is still dealing with a knee injury, which likely means another missed week. That could open the door for Zach Ertz to see more snaps in his second game back with the team.
Will Shipley is another player the Eagles are monitoring closely. He missed practice last Thursday with a foot injury before returning in a limited capacity on Friday and Saturday, and he was able to suit up against the Bears. The question now is whether he can build back up over the next two days.
Philadelphia also added Hollywood Brown and Fred Johnson to the injury report unexpectedly. Brown is dealing with an ankle issue, while Johnson has a knee injury. Both appeared to get banged up in practice last week, and for now the safest assumption is that their availability is up in the air.
The Eagles had three players limited: Moro Ojomo, Jordan Davis, and Jihaad Campbell. Ojomo is working through calf and elbow injuries, Davis is dealing with a calf injury, and Campbell has a knee issue. Limited work is obviously better than a DNP, and all three still have a chance to play against the Rams.
Elsewhere on the report, Greenard was full go again, just as he was on Saturday before playing on Monday. The Eagles need him to handle a bigger workload, and soon.
Carter’s injury is affecting his ability to function normally and handle his usual workload. Cooper is listed with a knee injury.
Bigsby missed some practice time last week with an abdomen injury. Young is new to the report with a toe injury.
Philadelphia Eagles injury report - Wednesday
Did not participate: Zack Baun (concussion), Hollywood Brown (ankle), Dallas Goedert (knee), Fred Johnson (knee), Will Shipley (foot), DeVonta Smith (hamstring)
Limited participation: Jihaad Campbell (knee), Jordan Davis (calf), Moro Ojomo (calf/elbow)
Full participation:
Los Angeles Rams injury report - Wednesday
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