The Philadelphia Eagles dropped their first official injury report of the 2026 NFL season on Wednesday, and holy smokes, get this: ZERO players were listed under DID NOT PARTICIPATE for their Week 1 showdown against the Washington Commanders. That’s right, not a single player missing practice. How often do you see a team this healthy heading into the first game of the year? It’s almost unreal. The Eagles are as close to peak health as you could possibly hope for right out of the gate, and that’s a massive advantage.
Greenard’s Return and Tackle Depth Questions
While the full participation is amazing, there were a couple of guys under LIMITED PARTICIPATION we need to talk about. Jonathan Greenard, that veteran edge rusher, was back on the field, which is huge news for their defense. He missed all of training camp with a pec strain, so seeing him return to practice is a major step. The Inquirer’s Jeff McLane reported that Philly wants to see how he does this week before making a call on Sunday, but even if he doesn’t play against Washington, he’s expected back in game action sooner than later. That’s a boost! Then there’s Eli Stowers, the 2026 second-round pick. He missed some time late in camp with a hamstring injury, but he’s back, too. Don’t get too hyped for Stowers on game day, though, he’s probably going to be a healthy scratch as the fourth tight end behind Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt, and E.J. Jenkins.
Now, for a bit of a head-scratcher: Markel Bell, the rookie tackle, wasn’t on the injury report at all. That’s interesting because he got banged up with thumb and leg injuries during their second preseason game and missed the rest of camp. With Fred Johnson still on the roster, the Eagles’ tackle depth situation is a little murky. Who’s the swing tackle? Bell, who reportedly outperformed Johnson but lacks experience? Or do they roll with different backups for each side? We’ll have to see how that shakes out.
Commanders’ Week 1 Injury Nightmare is Real
While the Eagles are practically glowing with health, their Week 1 opponent, the Washington Commanders, are in a rough spot. Seriously, it’s a completely different story on their side. They didn’t have anyone missing practice from their 53-man roster, which sounds good until you look at who’s already out. Star left tackle Laremy Tunsil and starting cornerback Trey Amos are both on injured reserve to start the season. Jer’Zhan Newton and Jeremy McNichols are also on IR. Edge rusher Deatrich Wise Jr. is on the reserve/PUP list, and to top it all off, veteran edge rusher Dorance Armstrong is suspended for the first game. Yikes! That’s a lot of key guys missing.
They also listed three players with limited participation: top running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (his nickname is Bill, by the way), and top edge rushers Odafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson. There’s no real concern that these three won’t play, but still, it’s a massive difference compared to Philly’s nearly pristine report.
This Week 1 matchup against the Commanders is going to be a huge test. The Eagles’ incredible early-season health gives them a serious edge. Get ready, this season is starting off with some fireworks, and the Eagles are coming in hot!
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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