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The Philadelphia Eagles issued their third and final official injury report in advance of their Week 2 road game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Eagles ruled three players OUT: Dallas Goedert, Will Shipley, and Cameron Williams.
Goedert didn’t practice this week due to a knee sprain. The injury isn’t expected to land him on injured reserve, which is good, but it’s not ideal for the Eagles to be missing their top tight end. Goedert’s absence leaves the Birds with Grant Calcaterra and Kylen Granson as their top two tight ends. Calcaterra has pass-catching ability but he’s really struggled as a blocker. Granson has looked solid for TE3 standards; we’ll see if he can handle a bigger role. The Eagles have until 4:00 PM Eastern on Saturday to temporarily elevate Cameron Latu or E.J. Jenkins from the practice squad to be the third tight end for Sunday’s game. Latu might be the favorite since he’s a good special teams player and Kevin Patullo talked about him as a potential fullback option now that Ben VanSumeren is out for the season.
Shipley didn’t practice this week due to a fractured rib injury. The Eagles will have newcomer Tank Bigsby and A.J. Dillon behind Saquon Barkley leading the way at running back. It’ll be interesting to see just how involved Bigsby will be in the aftermath of the Eagles trading for him on Monday. The team has hyped up his kick returning ability … but will we also see him on offense?
Williams purportedly suffered a shoulder injury during Thursday’s practice. The Eagles will likely stash the rookie offensive tackle on injured reserve in order to open up a roster spot. With that opening, the team might opt to sign practice squad safety Marcus Epps to the roster.
The Eagles ruled one player QUESTIONABLE: Tanner McKee.
McKee was seen throwing passes for the first time since suffering a fractured thumb injury late in training camp. He was officially listed as limited in practice. McKee’s probably not ready to play against the Chiefs but it seems like he’s on track to suit up against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3. Until he returns, Sam Howell will serve as the backup quarterback behind Jalen Hurts.
Landon Dickerson and Jalyx Hunt are listed without game statuses despite appearing on the injury report earlier this week. They’re ready to play.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)
TE Dallas Goedert (knee) RB Will Shipley (ribs)OT Cameron Williams (shoulder)
QB Tanner McKee (right thumb)
RESERVE/PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM
Dean is eligible to return from PUP after Week 4.
CB Tariq Castro-FieldsS Lewis CineOT Myles HintonG/C Willie LampkinFB Ben VanSumerenWR Johnny Wilson
TCF and Cine reverted to IR after being waived/injured; the Eagles could eventually cut them with injury settlements. Hinton and Lampkin are eligible to return from IR after Week 4. BVS and Wilson are out for the season.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)
The Chiefs ruled starting wide receiver Xavier Worthy as “doubtful” to play. Andy Reid said that Worthy — who was limited in practice for the second day in a row — has a “slim” chance to suit up. The guess here is that Worthy will not play and KC is trying to make the Eagles have to prepare for the possibility he does.
The Chiefs ruled Jalen Royals out. With Worthy doubtful, Royals out, and Rashee Rice suspended … KC is left with Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Tyquan Thornton as their starting wide receiver trio. The Eagles have a major concern at CB2 but that pass-catching group shouldn’t be expected to go wild on Philly’s secondary.
WR Xavier Worthy (shoulder)
RESERVE/SUSPENDED BY COMMISSIONER
RESERVE/NON-FOOTBALL ILLNESS
OT Ethan DriskellDE B.J. Thompson
DE Felix Anudike-UzomahTE Jake BriningstoolS Deon BushLB Brandon GeorgeRB Keaontay IngramS Nazeeh JohnsonDE Janarius RobinsonCB Eric Scott
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