The Eagles’ Week 4 injury report is already shaping the conversation around Sunday’s matchup with the Rams, and the biggest question sits at linebacker.
Zack Baun did not practice Wednesday because he is in the concussion protocol, leaving Jeremiah Trotter Jr. positioned to step into the lineup if Baun is not cleared by the weekend. Trotter has barely been on the defensive side of the ball so far this season, logging just six defensive snaps through three games, with his other work coming on special teams. That could change quickly if he ends up making his first career start for Philadelphia.
Wednesday’s session was only a walkthrough after the Monday night game, so the Eagles were clearly taking it easy with some players. Even so, the report was a long one, and it included a few names that matter on offense.
DeVonta Smith showed up with a hamstring issue after a quieter second half on Monday night. He did stay on the field for all 20 offensive snaps after halftime, but he finished with only one catch for four yards.
If Smith is unable to play Sunday, Dontayvion Wicks would be the WR1. It’s still early in the week, though, and the Eagles will have more time to sort that out.
Marquise Brown was also out Wednesday after missing Week 3 with an ankle injury. Elijah Moore saw just six snaps, Darius Cooper played four, and Makai Lemon was on the field for 32 of the 47 offensive snaps, not counting penalties.
At running back, Will Shipley did not practice because of a foot injury, and his status will be worth watching when the Eagles return Thursday. If he can’t go, Philadelphia would be down to Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby as the active backs. The team also has Jaydon Blue and Damion Pierce on the practice squad, and both players have three practice squad elevations remaining.
Dallas Goedert, Fred Johnson, and Shipley were all listed as DNPs along with Baun, Brown, and Smith. Jihaad Campbell, Jordan Davis, and Moro Ojomo were limited. Tank Bigsby, Jalen Carter, Darius Cooper, Jonathan Greenard, and Byron Young were full participants.
Because Wednesday’s practice was a walkthrough, the injury report is only an estimate. The Eagles will have a better sense of who’s available as the week goes on.
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