The Eagles are heading into Week 6 with another long injury list, and the Week 5 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London only made it worse. Philadelphia dropped that game 19-17 and came out of it with four new injuries, adding fresh uncertainty before the matchup with the Carolina Panthers.
Will Shipley is the latest notable loss. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that Shipley tore his plantar fascia against the Jaguars, and the foot injury is expected to keep him out for multiple weeks. There has been no word yet on whether he will be placed on IR.
Jalyx Hunt’s situation also looks rough. He went down on the final play of the first half during the Eagles’ goal-line stand against Jacksonville with a knee and ankle injury, did not return, and was seen in a walking boot. No timeline has been provided, but the early signs are not encouraging.
Michael Carter II left on the final defensive drive of the first half with an abdominal injury and also never came back into the game. His status will be one to watch when Wednesday’s practice opens. If he cannot play, Kenny Moore II would step in.
The offensive line is still juggling issues as well. Tyler Steen briefly left with a shoulder injury in the Jaguars game, missing only one drive before returning, but he remains worth monitoring because of the recent run of injuries up front.
Drew Kendall is another name to watch after missing the Jaguars game with a knee injury he suffered against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 4. He did not practice at all last week, so Wednesday will be a key checkpoint for him.
Landon Dickerson’s return window could finally be opening. He has been on IR since the start of Week 2 with a knee injury, and his 21-day practice window could open this week. That said, nothing is guaranteed, especially after Willie Lampkin showed some promise at left guard in his NFL debut.
Eli Stowers is also on IR and is now in the second week of his 21-day practice window after dealing with quadriceps and hamstring injuries. The 2026 season could be a redshirt year for him, so his chances of getting back on the field still look slim unless the injury picture changes.
At receiver, DeVonta Smith has now missed two games with a hamstring injury. He did some work late last week but did not practice, though head coach Nick Sirianni said he is "hopeful" Smith returns for Week 6. Hollywood Brown has also sat out the last two games with an ankle injury, and there has been no update on his return.
The Eagles are also waiting on safety help. Marcus Epps has missed the last two games with a groin injury, and his status becomes even more important with Carter now dealing with an abdominal issue and the team needing depth at safety.
Saquon Barkley missed his first game as an Eagle against the Jaguars because of a hamstring injury. He did not practice at all last week, and the team is managing the injury on a week-to-week basis. Sirianni said he is "hopeful" for Barkley’s return.
Jonathan Greenard was out for his third game of the season, though this was the first time the ankle was the reason. He was close, but after speaking with team medical experts two hours before kickoff, the team ruled him out. A Week 6 return appears to be the goal.
Tanks Bigsby is also sidelined, and he will remain on IR for at least another three weeks after knee surgery. He suffered the injury during the Rams game.
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