The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for their trip to London to face the Jaguars, but they’re doing it with three key offensive starters still out of practice and an offensive line that is absolutely reeling. It’s not just a few bumps and bruises, folks; this team is facing some serious challenges ahead of their international matchup.
Three Starters Still Sidelined
Running back Saquon Barkley, center Drew Kendall, and wide receiver DeVonta Smith all missed their second straight practice on Thursday. Barkley and Smith are battling hamstring issues, while Kendall is dealing with a knee injury. These aren’t just depth guys, either: we’re talking about core offensive starters who are critical to their game plan. Missing them for two consecutive practices, especially with an international trip looming, is a huge red flag.
O-Line in Chaos
Perhaps the biggest headache for the Eagles right now is what’s happening up front. This week alone, right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement, which is a massive blow. Adding to that, Drew Kendall, who had stepped in as the starting center after Landon Dickerson went on injured reserve, is now out with a knee injury. And get this: a trade of Cam Jurgens this week means they can’t even turn back to him for a solution in the middle of the line. So, you’ve got a starting right tackle retired, your replacement center injured, and no easy answers for depth. You know they’re looking at a ton of shuffling for that offensive line this weekend, and that’s never a good sign.
More Injury Woes, But Some Hope
The bad news doesn’t stop with the three offensive starters. Wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle), safety Marcus Epps (groin), and linebacker Jonathan Greenard (ankle) were also nowhere to be seen at practice. That’s a lot of talent just sitting out. However, there’s a glimmer of good news: linebacker Zack Baun (concussion) and tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) were limited participants, meaning they’re making progress after missing some time. Linebacker Jihaad Campbell (knee), offensive tackle Fred Johnson (knee), and wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) also got in some limited work.
The Eagles will issue their final injury designations for Sunday’s game on Friday, the same day they fly across the Atlantic. They’ve got to figure out this mess fast if they want to avoid a total disaster against the Jaguars in London. What a week, huh?
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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