Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Still working through groin injury
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Dean (groin) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice report.
Dean played through a groin injury during the Eagles' Week 11 win over the Commanders, during which he tallied 10 tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed. The 2022 third-round pick will have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.
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Eagles' Bryce Huff: Set for surgery
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Head coach Nick Siriani stated Huff will have surgery on his wrist Thursday, ruling him out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Huff has been playing with a cast on for the last two games, but will ultimately opt for surgery, instead of continuing to try and play through the injury. According to Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer, it's not clear how long Huff will need to stay sidelined, but the expectation is that he'll have an opportunity to return toward the end of the season.
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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Gets another pick in win
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Blankenship recorded 10 tackles (four solo) and an interception during Thursday's 26-18 win versus the Commanders.
Blankenship intercepted a Jayden Daniels pass intended for Noah Brown late in the fourth quarter to set up the touchdown that put Philadelphia up 26-10. His 10 tackles also tied a personal season high. He'll be on the fringe of IDP consideration in most formats in Week 12 against the Rams.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Posts 10 tackles in win
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Dean recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed during Thursday's 26-18 win versus the Commanders.
Dean rotated out for just three defensive snaps in Week 11, and he managed double digits in the tackle column for the third time this season. He's safely on pace for his first 100-tackle season headed into Week 12, when the Eagles will travel to take on the Rams.
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Eagles' Zack Baun: Racks up 15 tackles Thursday
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Baun recorded 15 tackles (nine solo) and a pass defensed during Thursday's 26-18 win versus the Commanders.
Baun was on the field for all 63 of Philadelphia's defensive snaps in Week 11, and he managed his highest tackle total since Week 1. Only four players have more total tackles this season than Baun (102) as he prepares for a Week 12 tilt against the Rams.
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Eagles' Milton Williams: Exits Week 11 with foot injury
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Williams is questionable to return to Thursday's game against Washington due to a foot issue.
Williams was deemed questionable to return near the midway point of the fourth quarter. The defensive end had one tackle prior to his exit. Moro Ojomo could be asked to take more defensive snaps if Williams is unable to return.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Cleared for Week 11
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Dean (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
After being listed as a non-participant on the Eagles' initial Week 11 injury report released Monday, Dean upgraded to limited participation Tuesday before taking every rep Wednesday. He seems to have moved past the groin issue and should be ready to play a full allotment of snaps Thursday against the Commanders. The Georgia product has recorded 66 tackles, two sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery through the Eagles' first nine games this season.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Upgraded to limited Tuesday
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Dean (groin) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice estimation.
Dean was estimated as a DNP on Monday, but he was able to upgrade his participation during Tuesday's walkthrough. Wednesday's practice will provide a clearer picture of his status heading into Thursday night's game against the Commanders. In the five games since the Eagles' Week 5 bye, Dean has logged 40 tackles (23 solo), including 2.0 sacks, two pass defenses (including one interception) and one fumble recovery.
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Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Nabs interception in blowout win
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Gardner-Johnson recorded seven total tackles (two solo) and one interception in Sunday's 34-6 win over the Cowboys.
The Florida product was the Eagles' second-leading tackler in Sunday's blowout win, trailing just Zack Baun's eight-stop performance. Gardner-Johnson also picked off Cooper Rush in the fourth quarter, his second interception in the Eagles' last three games. The 26-year-old now ranks in the top three on Philadelphia's defense in both interceptions and passes defended, and he's expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing wide receivers as the season progresses.
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Eagles' Zack Baun: Paces Philadelphia in tackles
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Baun recorded eight total tackles (three solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 34-6 win over the Cowboys.
Baun led the Eagles' defense in total tackles for the third consecutive game Sunday, bringing his season total up to 81 stops. The first-year Eagle has already doubled his previous season high in tackles through nine games this season, also tying his previous bests in sacks (2.0) and passes passes defended (two). Expect Baun to continue making plays for Philadelphia's defense as the year progresses.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Estimated as DNP
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Dean (groin) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation.
Dean played 40 defensive snaps and recorded six total tackles in Sunday's blowout win over the Cowboys; however, Monday's estimated DNP suggests he picked up a groin injury in the process. The Georgia product likely needs to upgrade to at least limited participation either Tuesday or Wednesday in order to suit up for Thursday night's matchup against the Commanders.
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Eagles' Darius Slay: Back in action Sunday
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Slay (ankle) returned to Sunday's contest against the Cowboys in the second quarter, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Slay suffered an ankle injury on the team's first defensive series, but he's now back out on the field. He'll continue to try to limit Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb in Week 10.
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Eagles' Darius Slay: Injured on first series in Week 10
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Slay hurt his ankle in Sunday's game against Dallas and is questionable to return.
Slay headed to the medical tent after appearing to tweak his ankle on Dallas' opening drive, per Tim McManus of ESPN.com. It's unclear at this point if the injury is going to prevent Slay from reentering the contest. Isaiah Rodgers has taken over at cornerback in Slay's stead.
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Eagles' Ben VanSumeren: Clears concussion protocol
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VanSumeren (concussion) has been cleared to play in Sunday's Week 10 battle against Dallas, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.
VanSumeren suffered a concussion in the first half of last Sunday's tilt against the Jaguars and didn't return to the game. However, he's been able to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol and will be able to suit up Sunday. VanSumeren has played exclusively on special teams this season and will likely continue in that role against the Cowboys.
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Eagles' Bryce Huff: Logs full practice Thursday
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Huff (wrist) was listed as a full practice participant Thursday.
Huff was diagnosed with a wrist injury following the Eagles' 28-23 win over the Jaguars this past Sunday. However, the issue doesn't appear to be severe since he was able to practice Thursday without limitations, and he should be able to suit up against Dallas on Sunday. In the seven games prior to his injury, Huff logged eight tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks.
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Eagles' Josh Sweat: Practices in full Thursday
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Sweat (hip) was listed as a full practice participant on Thursday's injury report.
Sweat was limited by a hip issue during Wednesday's practice, but it doesn't appear to be severe as he was able to practice in full Thursday. Unless he suffers a setback, Sweat should be good to go against the Cowboys on Sunday. Through eight regular-season games, Sweat has logged 19 tackles (12 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and two pass breakups.
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Eagles' Darius Slay: Logs full practice Thursday
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Slay (groin) was a full practice participant Thursday.
Slay missed practice all of last week due to a groin injury, which caused him to be sidelined for the Eagles' Week 9 win over the Jaguars. He opened this week with a limited practice Wednesday, but he appears to be over the issue as he was able to participate without restrictions in Thursday's session. Barring any setbacks, Slay should be able to suit up for Sunday's NFC East showdown against the Cowboys.
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Eagles' Josh Sweat: Picks up hip injury
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Sweat (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Sweat played 41 defensive snaps and recorded five total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in Philadelphia's Week 9 win over the Jaguars, however, it appears he picked up a hip injury in the process. The veteran pass rusher likely will still play in the Eagles' Week 10 matchup against the Cowboys unless he downgrades to a DNP either Thursday or Friday.
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Eagles' Darius Slay: Limited Wednesday
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Slay (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Slay couldn't suit up for the Eagles' Week 9 win over the Jaguars due to a groin injury sustained the week prior, but Wednesday's limited session suggests he could return as soon as Week 10's matchup against the Cowboys. His participation in practice Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether the veteran corner can play through the pain Sunday.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Seals win with pick
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Dean recorded two solo tackles, a pass breakup and a game-clinching interception in Sunday's 28-23 win over the Jaguars.
The inside linebacker leaped to pick off a pass in the end zone as Jacksonville was driving late in the fourth to potentially take the lead. Dean also played all 51 defensive snaps on the day. The 2022 third-round pick out of Georgia has already set career highs in nearly every major statistical category in 2024 with 60 tackles (37 solo), including 2.0 sacks, three passes defensed, an interception and a fumble recovery.
