Eagles face key injury concerns ahead of upcoming game
ICARO Media Group
The Philadelphia Eagles are facing significant injury concerns as they prepare for their upcoming game. Wide receiver Sammy Watkins, tight end Dallas Goedert, and linebacker Xavier Williams are all questionable to play, leaving the team with some important decisions to make regarding their roster.
Watkins, who has been dealing with a lingering injury, may not be ready to make his return for this game. In order for him to be eligible to play, the Eagles would need to activate him to the 53-man roster. The team will closely monitor his condition before making a final decision.
Goedert, who suffered a fractured forearm, will miss his second consecutive game. However, the fact that he was not placed on injured reserve indicates that the Eagles are hopeful he can return within four games. Even if he is unable to make his comeback next week against the 49ers, there is a possibility he will be ready for the Week 14 match against the Dallas Cowboys.
With Goedert and fellow tight end Jeremy Calcaterra sidelined, the Eagles are left with only Jack Stoll and Albert Okwuegbunam as their tight end options. However, there is a possibility that veteran Noah Togiai, currently on the team's practice squad, could be elevated to play in this game.
Linebacker Xavier Williams suffered a concussion during the Eagles' Monday night game against the Kansas City Chiefs and did not have enough time to clear the NFL's concussion protocol. This means that rookie seventh-round pick Moro Ojomo could be active and might see some playing time in the absence of Williams.
The Eagles' coaching staff and medical team will closely monitor the progress of these injured players in the coming days. Their presence or absence from the roster could greatly impact the team's performance in the upcoming game.
As the game draws near, it remains to be seen which injured players will be able to make their return and contribute to the team's efforts on the field. The Eagles will have to carefully evaluate their options and adjust their game plan accordingly.
In the face of these injury concerns, the Eagles will need to rely on their depth and the next man up mentality to secure a victory. The coaching staff will be hard at work preparing the team for any scenario that may arise.