DeVonta Smith didn’t practice with the Eagles on Thursday, sending a jolt through Philly just days before their Week 3 Monday Night Football clash against the Chicago Bears. The wideout was seen warming up, but he sat out with a hamstring injury, which is never good news, and the severity is still a mystery. Could they just be managing him for Monday? Maybe, but it’s a big question mark.
The Walking Wounded
Smith wasn’t the only big name on the “DID NOT PARTICIPATE” list either. Running backs Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley also missed practice. Think about it: with Saquon Barkley not at 100 percent, those are the only three running backs on the active roster. That’s a huge problem! Sure, they’ve got Dameon Pierce, Carson Steele, and Jaydon Blue on the practice squad, and Pierce looks like the top guy to get temporarily elevated if they need a body. Then there’s Dallas Goedert, who’s set to miss multiple games. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported he’s probably avoiding injured reserve, which is a small win, but the team’s hoping he can return by Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers. If not, they’d have just put him on IR, right? With Goedert out, recently re-signed Zach Ertz is definitely stepping up as the top tight end, with Johnny Mundt and E.J. Jenkins behind him.
Limited, but Lacing ‘Em Up?
The “LIMITED PARTICIPATION” list had some key names too. Saquon Barkley was limited, but he reportedly expects to play on Monday night. You gotta wonder how effective he’ll be if he’s not 100 percent though. Jalen Carter is also playing with a cast on his hand thanks to a wrist injury, so he’s clearly not fully healthy, but he’ll likely suit up against the Bears. Jonathan Greenard is still not fully participating, which is a bit of a head-scratcher. Week 3, with that extra day for a Monday game, seemed like a good spot for his debut. Are they being extra careful now that Case Keenum is likely starting for the Bears? It’s just a guess, but if he doesn’t ramp up to full participation in the next couple of days, it’s tough to see him playing. Andrew Mukuba, who played in Week 2 despite being questionable with a knee injury, is also managing his reps but should play on Monday. The only guy who was a full participant with an injury was Tyler Steen, a new addition to the report with a shoulder issue, but he’s on track to start.
So, when the Eagles hit the field on Monday night, it’s going to be a real game of “who’s healthy enough?” With so many offensive weapons hobbled or out, and key defensive guys not 100 percent, Philly’s going to be tested big time. Eagles fans are going to be holding their breath, watching to see if these guys can tough it out and pull off a crucial Week 3 win against the Bears. This game just got way more interesting with all these injury reports dropping.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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