The Philadelphia Eagles dropped their latest injury report on Friday, and while there’s some good news, the big story is the hit to their pass catchers heading into their Week 3 Monday Night Football clash against the Chicago Bears. Tight end Dallas Goedert is expected to miss multiple games after a knee injury in Week 2, and now wide receiver Hollywood Brown is a new and alarming addition to the report, missing Friday’s session with an ankle issue. This is a tough break for the Eagles’ offense, especially with Goedert sidelined.
The Eagles’ Receiving Corps Takes a Blow
Let’s talk about Goedert first. Losing him for multiple games is a gut punch. The team isn’t putting him on injured reserve, which is a small silver lining, suggesting they think he’ll be back in three games tops. But still, that’s a huge gap to fill. The Eagles are going to lean on Zach Ertz, Johnny Mundt, and E.J. Jenkins at tight end. Who knows how those snaps are gonna shake out? It’s not exactly a proven trio stepping into a crucial spot.
Then there’s Hollywood Brown. This one just popped up, and it’s a real head-scratcher. He was active in Week 1 but didn’t play a snap, then got a few touches in Week 2. Now he’s got an ankle injury, putting him in jeopardy of sitting out Week 3. If both Goedert and Brown are out or severely limited, that’s a massive challenge for the Eagles to overcome.
Glimmers of Hope, But Questions Linger
It’s not all doom and gloom, though. DeVonta Smith, who was limited on Friday after not practicing Thursday due to a hamstring, is a definite “step in the right direction.” The word is he should be good to go for Monday’s game. That’s a huge relief, because he’ll be critical if Brown is out.
On the running back front, Tank Bigsby (abdomen) and Will Shipley (foot) are back in practice after missing Thursday, which is great for depth behind Saquon Barkley. However, edge rusher Jonathan Greenard (pectoral) was limited for the second day in a row, and it sounds like he won’t be suiting up against the Bears, or if he does, it will be in a limited role. That’s a hit for their defense.
Saquon Barkley Is Good to Go!
Alright, let’s get to the good news for the Eagles: Saquon Barkley is on track to play! After being limited on Thursday with a stinger, he was a full participant on Friday. The man himself said he’s feeling good, even got an MRI to make sure everything was clear. He’ll be rocking that cowboy collar on Monday night, which, hey, whatever it takes to keep him on the field. The big thing to watch will be if he can avoid any ball security issues that sometimes pop up with stingers.
Defensive tackle Jalen Carter (wrist) and safety Andrew Mukuba (knee) were also upgraded to full participation after being limited Thursday, so they’re expected to play. And offensive guard Tyler Steen (shoulder) was full go for the second straight day. These guys being healthy is crucial for the Eagles.
So, the Eagles are heading into Monday Night Football against the Bears with some key players battling injuries. Keep an eye on that receiving corps and how they manage without Goedert and potentially Brown. It’s going to be a grind, but they need to find a way to get it done.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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