Wednesday’s Injury Roundup: Jackson day-to-day; Dillard likely to start
16 October 2019 Uncategorized
Some good news on the DeSean Jackson front, as he is now considered day-to-day, according to Dave Uram of SportsradioWIP.com. Doug Pederson said that the improvement is, DeSean has been on the ground running and looks like he is right on track with his recovery.
It has been a long road to recovery for Jackson and the Eagles offense desperately needs him back. They’re currently 16th in the league, with a 238.2 YPG average. They’re 6th in the league, averaging two passing touchdowns per game but this offense should be top three in both categories.
DeSean Jackson is day to day. Doug Pederson gives some details on what he’s been able to do #Eagles pic.twitter.com/DzqKn7Flk1
— Dave Uram (@MrUram) October 16, 2019
He was seen at practice for a brief moment, before heading out with the trainers, according to Tim McManus of ESPN.
DeSean Jackson briefly appears at practice before heading out with a trainer. He's on the mend and is hopeful to play Sunday in Dallas, considered day-to-day. pic.twitter.com/edq1sW8SpC
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) October 16, 2019
A few other players that have been missing the past few weeks, have returned to practice today.
Tim Jernigan is returning from a foot injury that has kept him out since he was injured in the Atlanta game. The defense already had lost Malik Jackson so losing Jernigan has been a big blow to the Eagles. It’s unclear whether he will be ready for Sunday’s game.
The secondary looks to be getting an upgade, as Jalen Mills and Ronald Darby are also returning to practice. Darby has been dealing with a hamstring injury since the Lions game. Mills on the other hand, has been missing due to a foot injury, for almost a year. He was just taken off the PUP list, yesterday. They are both questionable to play on Sunday.
the #Eagles are inside at practice today. notable attendees: DT Tim Jernigan (foot), CB Jalen Mills (foot), CB Ronald Darby (hamstring). pic.twitter.com/v2TlUPgHmC
— Daniel Gallen (@danieljtgallen) October 16, 2019
According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Nigel Bradham is still day-to-day and Jason Peters is now week-to-week.
Doug Pederson: Jason Peters’ injury is week to week. Nigel Bradham’s is more day to day. #Eagles
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) October 16, 2019
Nigel Bradham is still dealing with an ankle injur and after the release of Zach Brown, the Eagles could really use him this Sunday. The only person playing more snaps on their defense is Malcolm Jenkins. Bradham is a very important piece of the Eagles defense and would be greatly missed, if he were to miss any time.
If Bradham does in fact sit out, the Eagles have Kamu Grugier-Hill, Nate Gerry, TJ Edwards and Duke Riley as their other linebackers on the roster. They also have Alex Singleton on the practice squad, who could be brought up before the game if necessary.
Jason Peters is going to miss some time with a knee injury. Andre Dillard is in position to start at LT.
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) October 16, 2019
It was originally thought that Peters was day-to-day and might be ready for Sunday’s matchup. Apparently his knee injury is worse than they initially thought and he is expexted to miss this Sunday’s game against the Cowboys.
Instead, according to Zach Berman of The Athletic, it looks like Andre Dillard will get his first start. He’ll be up against Robert Quinn, Demarcus Lawrence and the rest of the Dallas Cowboys. Eagles fans will get to see how good their first-round pick really is, after a very shaky game last Sunday, where he was thrown into the fire against one of the better defenses in the league.
Doug said Barnett is “playing hurt, practicing hurt and busting his tail.” #Eagles
— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) October 16, 2019
Another name that popped up on the injury report was Derek Barnett. He was limited in practice yesterday. He’s been playing through an undisclosed injury but has really been busting it out there, according to Martin Frank of Deleware News.
No Fletcher Cox or Nigel Bradham at the start of practice. #Eagles
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) October 16, 2019
Fletcher Cox was not seen at practice, either. He was listed as having an illness. The extent of that illness and the expected duration for time he will miss, has not been disclosed.
Not at #Eagles practice today: Cox, D. Jackson, Maddox, Sproles, Bradham
Here but not practicing: Jernigan, Peters
Back practicing: Mills, Darby
— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) October 16, 2019
Avonte Maddox (neck/concussion) and Darren Sproles (quad) were also absent from practice today. They are both week-to-week.
Jimmy Smith Andre Dillard, DeSean Jackson, Jalen Mills, Jason Peters, Nigel Bradham., Ronald Darby