Eagles' Darius Slay: Full practice participant Thursday
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Slay (concussion) was listed as a full practice participant on Thursday's injury report.
Slay remains in the league's concussion protocols, but he took a step in the right direction Thursday by practicing in full. The last step to exit protocols and play Sunday against Carolina would to be cleared by an independent neurologist. Slay has logged 32 tackles (26 solo), eight pass defenses and one forced fumble across 10 regular-season games.
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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: DNP on Thursday
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Blankenship (concussion) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.
Blankenship was diagnosed with a concussion during the Eagles' Week 13 win over the Ravens. Given his consecutive DNPs to open the week, it appears unlikely that Blankenship will be able to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols in time for Sunday's game against the Panthers. If Blankenship and Sydney Brown (knee) were unable to play Sunday, Tristin McCollum would be the top candidate to start at free safety alongside strong safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
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Eagles' Darius Slay: Estimated as limited Wednesday
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Slay (concussion) was estimated as a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough.
Slay was diagnosed with a concussion in Week 12 against the Rams, and he wasn't cleared in time for this past Sunday's game against the Ravens. Slay would need to clear the league's five step concussion protocols in order to play against the Panthers on Sunday, and a full practice session over the next two days would be a step in the right direction for the veteran corner.
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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: DNP on Wednesday's estimated report
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Blankenship (concussion) was listed as a DNP on the Eagles' estimated injury report Wednesday.
Blankenship was diagnosed with a concussion in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Ravens. Even if he returns to practice over the next two days, he would need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocols in order to play against the Panthers on Sunday. If Blankenship is unable to be cleared in time for Sunday's game, Tristin McCollum and Sydney Brown (knee) would be the top candidates to start at free safety alongside strong safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Disruptive in road win
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Carter recorded four tackles (three solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 24-19 win at Baltimore.
The extent of Carter's impact in Week 13 doesn't fully register in the box score, as he was hurrying passes and hitting ball carriers in the background all evening. He demonstrated remarkable stamina as well, playing 70 of the Eagles' 71 defensive snaps Sunday. Though not necessarily on the IDP radar, he remains one of the best defensive linemen in football going into Week 14.
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Eagles' Nolan Smith: Looks good in expanded role
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Smith recorded eight tackles (three solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 24-19 win at Baltimore.
When Brandon Graham was sent to injured reserve with a triceps injury he suffered in Week 12, it was expected that Smith would see an increase in playing time. Sure enough, he played a season-high 57 defensive snaps in Week 13, and he came away with a season-high tackle total to show for it. He appears to be penciled in for a near-every down role for Week 14 versus the Panthers.
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Eagles' Zack Baun: Leading tackler in road win
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Baun recorded 13 tackles (eight solo) including 0.5 sacks and a forced fumble during Sunday's 24-19 win at Baltimore.
Baun added another stellar performance to his spectacular season Sunday, logging double-digit tackles for the sixth time this year. He's fourth in the league in tackles (118) going into a Week 14 matchup versus the Panthers.
Blankenship (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Ravens.
Blankenship sustained a concussion against Baltimore, bringing his day to a premature end. The safety compiled four total tackles (three solo) before exiting the game. In his absence, Sydney Brown will see an increase in workload at safety versus the Ravens.
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Eagles' Ben VanSumeren: Lands on IR due to knee injury
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The Eagles placed VanSumeren (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.
VanSumeren likely injured his knee during practice this week after popping up on Friday's injury report as a limited practice participant. The injury is severe enough to warrant a stint for him on injured reserve, which means VanSumeren will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 17 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 29 the earliest he can return.
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Eagles' Ben VanSumeren: Won't play Week 13
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VanSumeren (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Baltimore.
VanSumeren popped up on Friday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to a knee injury, and it appears severe enough that he won't play Sunday. His next chance to play will be Week 14 against Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 8.
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Eagles' Darius Slay: Ruled out for Sunday
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Slay has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 13 clash against Baltimore due to a concussion.
Slay suffered the concussion early in the second half Sunday versus the Rams and wasn't able to return. He'll need to clear the NFL's protocol for head injuries before he's able to return to the field. In Slay's absence Sunday, Isaiah Rodgers likely will start at cornerback.
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Eagles' Darius Slay: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Slay (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.
Slay was concussed in the second half of last Sunday night's win over the Rams. Isaiah Rodgers stepped into the lineup for Slay following his injury and would presumably start in Week 13 against the Ravens if Slay is unable to play.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Placed on injured reserve
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The Eagles placed Graham (triceps) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Graham suffered a season-ending torn triceps in this past Sunday night's win over the Rams. In a corresponding move Tuesday, the Eagles bolstered their edge depth by claiming Charles Harris off waivers from the Panthers.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Confirmed out for season
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Coach Nick Sirianni said Tuesday that Graham (triceps) is out for the remainder of the season, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
As suspected, Graham will soon be sent to injured reserve for the rest of the year after suffering a torn triceps during Sunday's game against the Rams. His absence means 2023 first-rounder Nolan Smith projects to start on the edge for the rest of 2024.
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Eagles' Cooper DeJean: Active in win
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DeJean recorded six tackles (four solo) and two pass breakups in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Rams.
The slot cornerback matched his season highs in both categories. DeJean also played on more than 80 percent of the defensive snaps for the sixth time in seven games since entering the starting lineup for Philadelphia's Week 6 matchup with Cleveland. The 2024 second-round pick has 30 tackles (22 solo), including 0.5 sacks, five passes defensed and a fumble recovery in his rookie campaign.
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Eagles' Milton Williams: Gets to QB in win
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Williams recorded 2.0 sacks in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Rams.
The defensive lineman took advantage of double teams faced by his fellow lineman, Jalen Carter, throughout the night. Williams has yet to play on more than 65 percent of the defensive snaps in a game this season, but he has 15 tackles (nine solo), including 5.0 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: All over field in win
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Dean recorded eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for a loss, and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Rams.
The starting inside linebacker dealt with a groin injury during the practice week leading up to the game but was a full participant by Thursday's session. Dean, a 2022 third-round pick, continued his career-best season with his big night. He now has 84 tackles (53 solo), including 3.0 sacks, four pass breakups, including an interception, and two fumble recoveries in 2024.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Injures elbow on SNF
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Graham suffered an elbow injury in Sunday night's game against the Rams and will not return, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Prior to his injury, Graham recorded a pair of tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks. He'll have seven days to try and get ready for next Sunday's date with the Ravens.
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Eagles' Darius Slay: Done for night with concussion
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Slay exited Sunday night's game against the Rams with a concussion and will not return.
Slay was injured on the first defensive series of the second half. He previously was banged up in the first quarter as well but quickly returned to the game. Slay will now need to enter the league's concussion protocol ahead of next Sunday's date with the Ravens. Isaiah Rodgers is the next man up at cornerback for Philly.
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Eagles' Milton Williams: Past foot injury
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Williams (foot) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams.
Williams was unable to practice Wednesday after sustaining a foot injury in the Eagles' Week 11 win over the Commanders. However, he upgraded to full participation in Friday's practice, appearing to have now moved past the issue. The Louisiana Tech product has recorded 13 total tackles across Philadelphia's first 10 games this season, and he's expected to serve as one of the team's top defensive ends in Week 12.
