Philadelphia Eagles guard Landon Dickerson is officially set to return to the starting lineup for the team’s Week 7 clash against the Dallas Cowboys. The three-time Pro Bowl talent gave the biggest hint himself, dropping a picture on his verified Instagram page of him running out of the Lincoln Financial Field tunnel with just three words: “Let’s go! 🦅” That’s the kind of message that gets a fanbase fired up, especially when they’re facing a huge rivalry game.
From “Liability” to LFG: The Comeback Trail
This isn’t some offhand comment. Dickerson’s social media post lines up perfectly with everything we’ve seen from the Eagles’ practice field. Just last week, he was taking first team left guard reps during the portions of practice open to media. He had been limited in practice, but then got bumped up to full participation before finally being ruled questionable to play on Saturday’s final injury report. The timeline tells you everything: he’s been building up to this.
It’s been a long road back for Dickerson, who hasn’t played since Week 1. And that Week 1 performance? It was rough. He struggled mightily against the Washington Commanders, and in a candid moment, Dickerson even admitted he was a “complete liability” in that game. That’s a brutal self-assessment, but it shows his commitment to getting it right. The big question now is whether the time off really let him heal up and hit reset, or if those struggles might linger. We’re all holding our breath for Sunday.
Big Boost for the Ground Game?
If Dickerson is truly healthy and back to his Pro Bowl form, his return could be exactly what the Eagles’ running game needs right now. He’s a powerhouse, and a difference maker on the offensive line. He’d be a clear upgrade over Willie Lampkin, who, to his credit, has put in an admirable effort stepping in, but just isn’t an ideal starting guard for an NFL contender. The Eagles have until 4:00 PM Eastern on Monday to officially activate Dickerson from injured reserve, and they’ve got three open roster spots, so it looks like a done deal.
Beyond Dickerson, there’s also chatter that the Eagles might look to activate rookie tight end Eli Stowers from injured reserve. That’s a story for another day, though. Expectations for Stowers should probably be kept in check, given the struggles he had in the offseason. For now, all eyes are on Dickerson.
So, get ready. The Eagles are taking on the Cowboys, and a three time Pro Bowl guard is stepping back onto the field for the first time in weeks. Can Landon Dickerson turn his “complete liability” Week 1 into a dominant Week 7 performance that helps spark the Eagles’ running game? We’re about to find out, and it’s going to be appointment television.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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