The Eagles are really feeling the sting after their Monday night loss to the Bears, and Wednesday’s practice report dropped a whole new set of worries. Linebacker Zack Baun and star wide receiver DeVonta Smith were both no-shows for the session, and the list of injured Birds is getting long fast.
Zack Baun Is on Concussion Protocol with No Time to Spare
This Baun news dropped like a gut punch, seriously. The dude played 66 of 72 defensive snaps in that brutal loss to Chicago, so he was a huge part of their scheme. Now he’s sidelined with a concussion. The worst part? They’re on a short week, which means he has way less time than usual to clear that tough concussion protocol if they want him back for the Rams game. Losing a guy who just played that many snaps, especially in a position like linebacker, with basically no turnaround? That’s a massive hit to their defense, and it leaves them scrambling.
Smith’s Hamstring and Other Offensive Headaches
It’s not just Baun, either. DeVonta Smith, who we all know is a game-changer, missed practice with a hamstring issue. That’s a huge blow to their receiving corps. And he’s not alone on offense. Wide receiver Hollywood Brown (ankle), tight end Dallas Goedert (knee), offensive tackle Fred Johnson (knee), and running back Will Shipley (foot) were all out too. Brown, Johnson, and Goedert actually missed the Bears game already, so this isn’t a new problem for them, but it means they’re not getting healthier. When you’ve got that many key offensive pieces hobbled or out, it makes you wonder how they’re going to move the ball against a tough opponent.
On the bright side, some guys are making progress, which is something. Linebacker Jihaad Campbell (knee), defensive tackle Jordan Davis (calf), and defensive tackle Moro Ojomo (calf, elbow) were all limited in practice. That’s better than nothing, right? Plus, running back Tank Bigsby (abdomen), defensive tackle Jalen Carter (wrist), wide receiver Darius Cooper (knee), linebacker Jonathan Greenard (pectoral), and defensive tackle Byron Young (toe) were all full participants. So, not everyone is completely out of commission, but the big names missing practice are definitely going to be the main concern heading into the weekend.
Can the Eagles Patch Things Up Before the Rams?
With Baun fighting the clock on his concussion protocol and Smith’s hamstring being a major question mark, the Eagles are in a tough spot heading into their next game against the Rams. They’re coming off a loss, they’re banged up, and they need to figure out how to get healthy fast. Every snap counts, and they’re going to need everyone they can get to turn things around.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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