Eagles Injury Report: Updates on DeVonta Smith, Landon Dickerson, and More
As the Eagles gear up for Super Bowl LIX, the team’s first practice at Lincoln Financial Field offered a glimpse into the status of key players nursing injuries. Among those sidelined were DeVonta Smith, Cam Jurgens, Landon Dickerson, Dallas Goedert, Kenneth Gainwell, Moro Ojomo, and Brett Toth. Saquon Barkley and A.J. Brown were listed as resting, while Britain Covey made a limited appearance as he continues his recovery from a neck injury that landed him on the injured reserve list.
DeVonta Smith, dealing with a hamstring injury that sidelined him in Weeks 12 and 13, was present at practice but appeared to be observing rather than participating. Dallas Goedert, who led the team in receptions and yards in the NFC Championship win over the Washington Commanders, was also seen on the sidelines due to an ankle injury sustained in the divisional round.
Missing from practice were Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson, who both played critical roles at center in the recent victory. Jurgens, battling back issues, entered the game in the second half after Dickerson exited with a knee injury. Jurgens expressed confidence in his readiness for the upcoming Super Bowl, while Gainwell and Ojomo were notably absent from the media-accessible portion of practice.
In a surprising pre-practice announcement, the Eagles revealed that Brandon Graham, the defensive standout from their 2018 Super Bowl triumph, was entering a 21-day window for his return from injured reserve. Graham, who suffered a triceps tear in November, has a limited time frame to demonstrate his fitness for the Super Bowl matchup. Typically, recovery from a torn triceps requires a minimum of four months, making Graham’s potential return a topic of speculation among fans and analysts alike.
Both the Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs are expected to release official practice reports later today, shedding further light on the status of key players as the countdown to the Super Bowl continues. Your trust in our reporting is greatly appreciated, and we invite you to consider supporting our journalism by subscribing for exclusive content and updates.
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