Another game, another hit to the Eagles’ already reeling offensive line. Right guard Tyler Steen went down with a shoulder injury in London, listed as questionable to return after heading to the locker room. This isn’t just one guy, though, it’s the latest in a string of serious issues up front for Philly. The team has already shuffled through significant changes to that line through just four games, and they were forced into yet another new grouping in the second half.
The O-Line Carousel Keeps Spinning
When Steen went out, Fred Johnson had to step into that right guard spot. He joined Markel Bell, Willie Lampkin, Jake Majors, and Jordan Mailata up front, a unit that’s had more moving parts than a Rubik’s Cube. Quarterback Jalen Hurts has definitely felt the pressure from opposing pass rushes, but you gotta give him credit: he managed to get the ball out much faster this week and connect with his receivers. Still, you can’t ignore the constant shuffling up front. That’s a huge problem for any offense trying to build rhythm.
Depth Concerns Are Hitting Hard
It’s not just the offensive line taking hits either. The run game for Philadelphia is absolutely decimated by injuries. They were already without Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby, two huge names for any backfield. Then, to make matters worse, they lost Will Shipley in the first half on Sunday too. It’s a tough break, no doubt. They’re somehow managing to get things going despite all this adversity, which is pretty wild, but you have to wonder how long they can keep patching up that front line and those skill positions. That long-term roster depth for Philly is looking mighty thin, and that’s a worry that won’t go away after one game. Beyond Steen, defensive back Michael Carter II is out with an abdomen injury, and outside linebacker Jalyx Hunt is questionable to return with an ankle and knee issue.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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