Eagles' Britain Covey: Won't need shoulder surgery
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Covey said Thursday that he won't require surgery on the shoulder injury that forced his placement on injured reserve Tuesday, and he'll be out approximately six weeks, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Covey clarified that he suffered two fractures in the shoulder in question, which he sustained this past Sunday at New Orleans, and a stint on IR means he must miss at least the next four games. Because the Eagles have a Week 5 bye, he may be able to return to action when first eligible Sunday, Nov. 3 against the Jaguars. In the meantime, Cooper DeJean is expected to handle punt returns for Philadelphia, while Jahan Dotson and Johnny Wilson are the healthy WRs on the active roster with A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (concussion) tending to health concerns.
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Eagles' Britain Covey: Heads to IR
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The Eagles placed Covey (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Though the Eagles haven't provided a precise diagnosis of the shoulder injury Covey sustained in Sunday's 15-12 win over the Saints, his move to IR ensures that he'll miss at least the next four games. Philadelphia signed tight end Jack Stoll to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move, while Cooper DeJean is likely in line to serve as the Eagles' punt returner in Covey's absence.
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Eagles' Britain Covey: Injures shoulder Sunday
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Covey suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday's game at New Orleans.
Covey took advantage of A.J. Brown's (hamstring) absence Week 2 against the Falcons, hauling in all six of his targets for 23 yards. However, he was targeted only once (an 11-yard catch) before exiting Sunday in the second quarter. Currently, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson and Parris Campbell are the healthy wide receivers on the Eagles' active roster.
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Eagles' Britain Covey: Taking part in OTAs
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Covey (knee) participated in the Eagles' offseason practice Thursday, per Glenn Erby of USA Today.
Covey had knee surgery in the offseason but appears to have recovered well given his ability to participate in the practice session. The 27-year-old is slated to work as Philadelphia's primary punt/kick returner in 2024 and should also see some limited work as a receiver in the team's passing game.
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Eagles' Britain Covey: Has knee surgery
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Covey underwent a procedure on his left knee this offseason, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
The punt returner noted it likely contributed to the nagging quad issue he dealt with during the season, per McLane. As a receiver, Covey caught four balls for 42 yards and no touchdowns in 16 games in 2023, though he did averaged the second-most yards per punt return (14.4) in the league. In 17 games in 2022 with the Eagles, Covey did not record a catch.
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Eagles' Britain Covey: Stuck in special-teams role
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Covey played all three of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 42-19 loss to the 49ers.
Covey's standing as the team's top punt returner rather than his contributions as a receiver have enabled him to be active for all 12 of the Eagles' games this season. The Utah product has yet to draw a target over 39 career snaps on offense through 29 games over his first two seasons in the league.
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Eagles' Britain Covey: Upgraded to full Thursday
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Covey (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
It's an upgrade after Covey was limited Wednesday. The Eagles' return man, Covey has six punt returns for 113 yards, including a long gain of 52 yards.
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Eagles' Britain Covey: Joins 53-man roster
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The Eagles signed Covey off their practice squad Wednesday.
Covey was elevated from the practice squad for both of the team's first two games of the season, but he'll now get a more permanent spot on the 53-man roster. The second-year player out of Utah should operate as a depth option at receiver and continue to work as the Eagles' top punt returner.
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Britain Covey: Goes back to practice squad
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Covey reverted to Philadelphia's practice squad Friday.
After playing exclusively on special teams in Week 2, Covey will head back to the practice squad. The Eagles will be able to elevate him once more this season before they'd have to sign him to the active roster to make him available.
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Eagles' Britain Covey: Gets elevation to 53-man roster
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Philadelphia elevated Covey from its practice squad to the 53-man roster ahead of its game versus Minnesota on Thursday.
After suiting up and playing exclusively on special teams in Week 1, Covey will once again be available for the Eagles in Week 2. He is a good candidate to return punts, but it's not very likely he will see many offensive snaps unless Philadelphia jumps out to an insurmountable lead early.
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Eagles' Britain Covey: Added to active roster
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Covey was elevated to the Eagles' active roster Saturday.
The 26-year-old was waived by Philadelphia on Aug. 29 before agreeing to join their practice squad one day later. Covey will add depth to the Eagles' special teams unit, as he was primarily used for returning punts and kicks last year. The Utah product appeared in 16 games for the Eagles during his rookie campaign, racking up 514 total return yards.
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Britain Covey: Back with Philadelphia
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Covey is signing with the Eagles' practice squad Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Covey was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday but will rejoin the organization a day later. He appeared in 17 games with Philadelphia last year and could join the 53-man roster at some point if the team's receivers deal with injuries.
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Eagles' Britain Covey: Unavailable Saturday
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Covey was out with a hamstring injury during Saturday's 20-19 loss to the Ravens, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
Covey was on the sidelines Saturday, and after the game head coach Nick Sirianni explained that it was due to a hamstring issue. More information on his status will likely be provided later this week. Once healthy, the wide receiver is expected to be a top option to return kickoffs and punts this season.
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Eagles' Britain Covey: Signed to active roster
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Covey was signed to the Eagles' active roster Saturday.
Covey has yet to log an offensive snap, but he has served as one of the Eagles' primary punt returners through three games this season. He has tallied 61 total yards on 10 returns in that role.
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Britain Covey: Lands back on practice squad
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Covey reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Covey returned two punts for 13 total yards after being elevated from Philadelphia's practice squad ahead of Sunday's season opener against Detroit. The rookie wideout did not make any further impact outside of his four special-teams snaps. Covey is now eligible for two more elevations from the Eagles' practice squad moving forward this season.
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Eagles' Britain Covey: Returns to field
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Covey is playing in the Eagles' preseason game against the Browns on Sunday, Josh Tolentino of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Covey injured his hand during the Eagles' preseason loss to the Jets last Friday. However, he was able to take part in warmups and will play Sunday against Cleveland.
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Eagles' Britain Covey: Dealing with injury
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Covey will be limited in practice Sunday with a sprained hand, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.
Covey suffered the injury in the Eagles' preseason loss to the Jets on Friday. The undrafted rookie out of Utah has impressed thus far and was even earning some first-team reps in camp. Depending on how long he is out, the unfortunate injury could derail his momentum toward making the roster.
