The Philadelphia Eagles issued their third and closing official damage report on Friday upfront of their Week 15 house recreation towards the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Eagles dominated one participant OUT: Britain Covey.
Covey was restricted on Wednesday earlier than being upgraded to full go on Thursday. He was a full participant once more on Friday however the workforce nonetheless dominated him out because of a neck damage. Looks as if they’re being particularly cautious right here. Cooper DeJean will return punts for the Eagles once more in Covey’s absence. The Eagles determine to have 5 lively broad receivers: A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson, and Ainias Smith.
Talking of Wilson, he missed Friday’s follow because of “sickness” however he’s not listed with a recreation standing.
In actual fact, all different gamers on the Eagles’ 53-man roster had been listed and not using a recreation standing.
Excellent news for the Birds as they tackle a tricky Steelers workforce. Can’t take being this wholesome without any consideration so late within the season.
Sydney Brown is about to play on Sunday regardless of lacking Wednesday’s follow and being restricted on Thursday.
Jalen Hurts, Jalen Carter, Reed Blankenship, and Nakobe Dean will all play regardless of showing on the damage report this week with non-rest designations.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)
OUT
WR Britain Covey (neck)
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RESERVE/INJURED
DB James Bradberry IVOT Le’Raven ClarkTE Dallas GoedertDE Brandon GrahamDE Bryce HuffFB/LB Ben VanSumerenDT Byron Younger
Huff is eligible to return after this weekend’s recreation, although it’s not but clear if he’s able to play as quickly as Week 16. Goedert is eligible to return after Week 17. Younger and Bradberry are eligible to be activated if/when the Eagles want to activate them. Graham is out for the season because of a triceps damage. BVS is out for the season because of a knee damage. Clark is out for the season since he was positioned on IR again in Could.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)
The Steelers dominated three gamers OUT: main receiver George Pickens, beginning security and main tackler DeShone Elliott, and beginning defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi.
In relation to the Steelers’ passing assault, Pickens has accounted for 25.8% of their targets, 22.4% of their receptions, and 29.2% of their receiving yards in 2024. So, that’s a reasonably important absence for them. Their remaining receivers: Calvin Austin III, Van Jefferson, Mike Williams, Scotty Miller, and Ben Skowronek. The Eagles’ secondary needs to be anticipated to maintain these guys comparatively quiet.
Elliott’s had season for the Steelers, permitting a 84.6 passer ranking when focused and logging solely three missed tackles. Pittsburgh’s protection remains to be very proficient however this absence means one fewer good Steelers participant on the sphere.
Ditto for Ogunjobi, who ranks fourth on the Steelers in TFLs and fifth in sacks. He’s a high quality beginning defensive lineman who usually doesn’t miss video games.
The Steelers dominated two gamers QUESTIONABLE: rotational defensive sort out Montravius Adams and backup offensive lineman Calvin Anderson.
The Steelers have till 4:00 PM Jap on Saturday to activate Adams from IR to their roster if he’s going to play on Sunday.
Anderson is a brand new addition to the damage report with a groin difficulty. If he can’t play, that’ll damage the Steelers’ offensive line depth.
OUT
S DeShon Elliott (hamstring)DT Larry Ogunjobi (hamstring)WR George Pickens (hamstring)
QUESTIONABLE
DT Montravius Adams (knee)OT Calvin Anderson (groin)
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RESERVE/PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM
LB Cole Holcomb
RESERVE/INJURED
DT Montravius Adams (follow window open)OL James DanielsOT Troy FautanuCB C.J. HendersonOG Nate HerbigP Cameron JohnstonDE DeMarvin LealDT Logan LeeLB David PeralesDB Ryan WattsWR Roman Wilson