The Philadelphia Eagles issued their third and final official injury report in advance of their Week 8 home game against the New York Giants.
The Eagles ruled six players OUT: A.J. Brown, Brandon Graham, Cam Jurgens, Adoree’ Jackson, Jakorian Bennett, and Azeez Ojulari.
Brown’s absence, which certainly isn’t ideal, means the Eagles currently have four healthy wide receivers on the roster: DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, John Metchie, and Xavier Gipson. Jalen Hurts will likely look to feed DeVonta in this game. But someone else needs to step up and do more than nothing. We’ll see if Dotson can handle that much. Note that the Eagles could also look to activate undrafted rookie standout Darius Cooper from injured reserve.
The absence of both Graham and Ojulari means the Eagles have three healthy edge rushers on the roster: Jalyx Hunt, Joshua Uche, and Patrick Johnson. Vic Fangio has utilized three-man rotations in the past (including last year) … but it’s a thin group. The Eagles also do have rookie Antwuan Powell-Ryland on the practice squad. It would’ve been nice to have Graham available this week but he previously indicated the Green Bay Packers game in Week 10 was the more likely target for him.
Jurgens’ absence means Brett Toth will likely start at center. He’s taken first-time reps at the pivot in practice this week with Landon Dickerson operating at left guard. Toth going up against Dexter Lawrence isn’t really a comforting proposition but Jeff Stoutland is trusting the veteran to get the job done.
Jackson’s absence means Kelee Ringo, who has really struggled, will start at CB2. The Eagles won’t be able to go with Jakorian Bennett, who was also ruled out despite his practice window being opened earlier this week.
The Eagles ruled one player QUESTIONABLE: Darius Cooper.
Cooper was a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday. The Eagles have until 4: 00 PM Eastern on Saturday, October 25 to activate him from injur