The Philadelphia Eagles are dealing with some serious injury woes right now, with wide receiver DeVonta Smith and linebacker Zack Baun still out of practice. This isn’t just a minor bump in the road; these guys’ absences are going to sting, especially with Smith battling a hamstring issue and Baun stuck in concussion protocol.
Star Power Sidelined
Look, when your top guys are sitting out, it’s always a bad sign. Smith, a crucial target in that Eagles offense, has been nursing a hamstring and missed Thursday’s practice. Baun, a key part of their defensive scheme, is still dealing with a concussion. Both of them remaining out means they’re not just missing reps, they’re missing crucial prep time that could impact how they play whenever they do get back on the field. You can bet Eagles fans are feeling that familiar knot in their stomach watching this unfold.
More Key Pieces Are Out Too
It’s not just Smith and Baun, either. The Eagles got hit with a bunch of other guys missing a second straight practice. Wide receiver Hollywood Brown is out with an ankle issue, tight end Dallas Goedert’s got a knee problem, and offensive tackle Fred Johnson is also sidelined with a knee injury. All three of those guys missed Monday’s loss to the Bears, which tells you just how much this roster is feeling the pinch right now. Losing that many starters and key rotational players is tough for any team, no matter how deep their roster.
Some Good News, But Still Limited
There’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon, but it’s not a full-blown sunshine situation. Running back Will Shipley, who missed Wednesday’s practice, at least returned to a limited capacity on Thursday after dealing with a foot injury. Defensive tackles Jordan Davis (calf) and Moro Ojomo (calf, elbow) were both limited participants again, which is better than nothing but still not full speed. Linebacker Jihaad Campbell, who had limited work Wednesday, got back to full participation on Thursday after his knee issue. They also added safety Marcus Epps to the injury report as a limited participant with a groin problem. It’s a lot of red and yellow on that report, and you know Coach wants everyone healthy and ready to roll.
This injury report is a big deal for the Eagles as they navigate the early part of the regular season. Keeping these key players off the field can really throw a wrench into a team’s rhythm, and they’ve got to find a way to patch things up fast if they want to stay competitive.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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