The Philadelphia Eagles are heading into Sunday’s NFC East matchup with Washington already stretched thin, and Wednesday’s injury report only added to the concern.
Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith both missed practice, leaving two of Philadelphia’s biggest offensive names on the sideline as the team tries to stop a five-game losing streak. The Eagles opened the year 2-0, but they’ve been sliding ever since, and now they’re trying to steady themselves against the Commanders with a depleted roster.
“Wednesday's Injury Report,” posted the team account Wednesday evening.
Barkley and Smith were joined by fellow receivers Dontayvion Wicks and Britain Covey among the players who did not practice. On the other side of the ball, Jihaad Campbell and Jonathan Jones also sat out. Philadelphia listed six players as limited participants and had seven more who were full-go in practice.
The injury pileup doesn’t stop there. Jalen Hurts is also out indefinitely, leaving the Eagles to navigate a crucial stretch without one of their most important pieces.
Wednesday’s Injury Report#PHIvsWAS pic.twitter.com/qcEIsSnmjV
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 28, 2026
Sunday’s game carries real weight in the NFC East race. Philadelphia already lost five straight after its Week 2, 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans, and another defeat against Washington would make it six in a row.
The Eagles beat the Commanders 24-22 in Week 1, and a second win over Washington would at least keep them within reach of the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys, who currently sit ahead of them in the division. But if the Eagles lose on the road, they’d fall to the bottom of the standings.
If Barkley and Smith can’t suit up, that task gets even tougher.
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