The Eagles got a mixed bag on Thursday as their Week 9 injury picture started to sharpen, with Saquon Barkley moving in the right direction while several key pass-catchers stayed out.
Barkley was upgraded to limited after sitting out Wednesday, a notable step for a player listed with a hamstring/back issue. He was one of five Eagles to land in the limited group, alongside Tanner McKee, Jake Elliott, Jalyx Hunt, and Jonathan Greenard.
McKee’s status shifted again, going from full participation on Wednesday with a chest injury to limited on Thursday with a rib injury. Elliott, Hunt, and Greenard were limited for a second straight day.
The Eagles’ non-participants list was the bigger story. DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks were both out again and appear on track to miss a third straight game. Britain Covey also sat, which would leave Philadelphia thin at receiver with Darius Cooper, Makai Lemon, Hollywood Brown, and Elijah Moore as the available options.
Jihaad Campbell missed practice as well and is trending toward his second straight absence. That would keep Jeremiah Trotter Jr. in the starting role at off-ball linebacker. Michael Carter II was also held out after aggravating an abdomen injury in Week 8, while Jonathan Jones’ absence leaves the Eagles searching for a new top backup cornerback.
Jordan Mailata was the new name on the report, listed with an elbow injury. On the other hand, Landon Dickerson, Dallas Goedert, Zack Baun, Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo, Kenny Moore II, and Markel Bell were all full participants again.
On the Giants’ side, Malik Nabers missed practice Thursday but told reporters he’ll be good for Sunday. Cam Skattebo sat out for the second day in a row and is tracking to miss the game, which would leave New York with Devin Singletary and Gregory Desrosiers after Tyrone Tracy was recently placed on injured reserve.
Darius Alexander was a fresh addition for the Giants after suffering a foot injury in Thursday’s practice, something to keep an eye on. Abdul Carter, meanwhile, returned to full participation after missing Wednesday with an illness.
The Giants also listed Jermaine Eluemunor, Charlie Jones, and Andrew Thomas as limited. Full participants included Thomas Fidone II, Trace Ford, Malik Harrison, Colton Hood, Theo Johnson, Micah McFadden, Marcus Mbow, and DJ Reader.
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