Eagles starting safety Andrew Mukuba is officially ACTIVE for their Week 2 game against the Tennessee Titans. Can you believe it? He was questionable after picking up a knee injury in practice this week, but he’s ready to roll. The big question now is whether Philadelphia will have him on a pitch count or if he’ll get his usual snaps. Either way, this is huge for their defense, especially with Michael Carter II and undrafted rookie Maximus Pulley as the only other safeties active behind Mukuba and Marcus Epps. Pulley’s even making his NFL debut after getting temporarily elevated from the practice squad. Talk about baptism by fire!
The Eagles’ Inactive List Has Some Head-Scratchers
While Mukuba’s return is a massive boost, the rest of the Eagles’ inactive list has some interesting names. Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard is out with an injury, a tough break after he was ruled out on Friday. Philly fans are already wondering if he can get back for Week 3. In the meantime, they’ve got Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith, Arnold Ebiketie, and A.J. Epenesa holding down the fort at edge. Then there’s the quarterback room, which is still a total mystery. Tanner McKee is the emergency third QB again, with Andy Dalton backing up Jalen Hurts. No QB2 rotation, which the source called “weird” but “on brand” for how strangely they’ve handled that situation. Cole Payton, their fourth-string QB, is also inactive, no surprise there since he’s ineligible to play anyway. But seriously, the QB depth chart feels like a choose-your-own-adventure novel.
Speaking of tough breaks, wide receiver Elijah Moore is a healthy scratch for the second week in a row. This is wild considering he had a “good summer” and built “nice chemistry” with Hurts. Instead, Hollywood Brown, who literally played zero snaps in Week 1, is active ahead of him. That’s gotta sting. On the offensive line, Cam Jurgens is stepping in at left guard for Landon Dickerson, and Drew Kendall is filling in at center. Micah Morris is also inactive as a developmental player, with eight other offensive linemen active ahead of him. The Eagles are even rolling into this game with an open spot on their roster, which just adds another layer to their early-season roster strategy.
Titans Also Facing Defensive Hurdles
It’s not just the Eagles dealing with roster woes. The Tennessee Titans are also without starting cornerback Cor’Dale Flott, who was added to their injury report Friday. That’s definitely “not an ideal development” for their secondary, which will be tested. Backup linebacker James Williams is also inactive after being ruled questionable. And a familiar face, former Eagles depth tight end Kylen Granson, is a healthy scratch for the Titans. So, both sides are dealing with some key absences early in the season, making this Week 2 matchup even more unpredictable. Philly’s gotta make sure they capitalize on those Tennessee holes, especially with Mukuba back in the mix and Greenard potentially returning next week. Let’s see how they manage the grind of an NFL season with these early roster quirks!
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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