Philly’s open practice on Tuesday turned into a full-blown injury watch, with seven players already sidelined before three more needed attention from the training staff on the field. The big concern? Reserve tight end E.J. Jenkins walked off with his left arm completely immobile, and with Sunday’s cutdown deadline looming, this could be devastating for his roster spot.
Davis Returns, Johnson Plays It Safe, But The Stakes Are High
It wasn’t all bad news, thankfully. Defensive tackle Jordan Davis gave Eagles fans a glimmer of hope after he left a team period with what looked like a banged-up left arm or wrist. Trainers checked him out, he tested his strength, even chatted with general manager Howie Roseman for a bit, and then? The dude returned to the field rocking a brace on that left arm! That’s the most encouraging sign that whatever it was, it’s not immediately considered serious. No official diagnosis yet, but seeing him back out there is huge.
Meanwhile, veteran right tackle Lane Johnson had everyone holding their breath when he walked off with a trainer. He later stood on the sideline, helmet in hand, talking with Jordan Mailata. The team didn’t announce an injury, and Johnson didn’t return for the competitive periods. It makes sense, with the preseason finale just three days away, why risk your star tackle for unnecessary reps? Fred Johnson stepped in at first-team right tackle to cover.
The Tight End Room Is A Warzone, And Jenkins Is In The Thick Of It
But let’s be real, the biggest immediate gut-punch came from E.J. Jenkins. That immobile left arm is a serious problem. Trainers evaluated him on the sideline, but there’s no update available right now. This is a cruel blow for Jenkins, who’s fighting for a spot in an absolutely stacked tight end room. Every single repetition is crucial before Sunday’s final cutdown, and missing any time now could be the difference between making the team and looking for a new home.
And it’s not like the Eagles were healthy to begin with! They rolled into practice missing seven players: offensive tackle Markel Bell (thumb/leg), cornerbacks Jakorian Bennett (knee) and Jonathan Jones (shoulder), tight ends Grant Calcaterra (back) and Eli Stowers (hamstring), guard Landon Dickerson (rest), and safety Cole Wisniewski (concussion protocol). Dickerson was just scheduled rest, which is fine, but Stowers has now missed two practices in a row. He hasn’t put up big preseason numbers, but his development is still a key part of Philly’s offensive plans. Cornerback Mac McWilliams was also limited with a shoulder injury after battling a groin issue recently. His availability is super important as they evaluate defensive backs for those last roster spots.
The Eagles are back at it Wednesday for practice before a walkthrough Thursday. You know everyone’s gonna be glued for updates on Johnson, Davis, and especially Jenkins before that Friday preseason finale against Cincinnati. What a week to be on the roster bubble!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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