Thursday news and updates.
The Philadelphia Eagles issued their second official injury report on Thursday in advance of their NFC Championship Game matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Thursday marked the Eagles’ first actual practice leading up to Sunday’s game since the team previously held a walkthrough on Wednesday.
The Eagles listed three players under DID NOT PARTICIPATE: Dallas Goedert, Cam Jurgens, and Fred Johnson.
Goedert was seen attending practice but not participating in it. It’s a big loss if he can’t play in this game. Goedert previously had success against the Commanders in Week 11. The Eagles’ backup tight ends also really struggled as run blockers in Week 16. On that point, here’s a relevant stat from NFL Pro:
The Eagles have averaged 6.3 yards per designed run with Dallas Goedert on the field this season (including the playoffs), compared to 4.7 yards per designed run without Goedert.
If Goedert can’t play, the Eagles are down to two healthy tight ends on their roster: Grant Calcaterra and E.J. Jenkins. They also just signed Nick Muse to their practice squad. Perhaps fullback Khari Blasingame could be in the mix?
Jurgens was not present during the media-attended portion of Thursday’s practice. If he can’t play, that’s another hit to the Eagles’ run game.
Philadelphia’s starting offensive line could look like this: LT Jordan Mailata, LG Tyler Steen, C Landon Dickerson, RG Mekhi Becton, RT Lane Johnson.
Dickerson’s NFL experience at center is limited (42 career snaps) but he did play the pivot in college. Steen has previously done a solid job of filling in at both guard positions.
Speaking in the locker room, Dickerson seemed to think Jurgens will be able to play. For whatever that’s worth.
Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson took reps at center at today’s practice as Cam Jurgens is dealing with a back injury. @KYWNewsradio pic.twitter.com/u8MpE2nKgo
— Dave Uram (@MrUram) January 23, 2025
Johnson is listed with “personal matter” next to his name on the injury report. Guessing he’ll still be able to play.
The Eagles listed one player under LIMITED PARTICIPATION: Britain Covey.
Covey was also listed as limited on Wednesday. Perhaps the punt returner is not quite ready to suit up? The Eagles have until 4:00 PM Eastern on Saturday to activate Covey in time to play on Sunday.
The Eagles listed seven players under FULL PARTICIPATION: Jalen Hurts, Quinyon Mitchell, A.J. Brown, Lane Johnson, Josh Sweat, Kenny Pickett and Byron Young.
Hurts was upgraded to full go after being listed as limited on Wednesday. Lane Johnson seemed optimistic about QB1’s outlook.
Lane Johnson said of Jalen Hurts at practice: “He was mobile. He was moving.”
Jordan Mailata added Hurts has been “a lot more fired up” this week, adding, “It’s good to see that.” pic.twitter.com/tSZo25gply
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) January 23, 2025
Mitchell was also upgraded from limited to full. As expected, the rookie cornerback is on track to play against the Commanders.
Brown was upgraded from limited to full. But the Eagles also added “illness” to his designation. Not enough of an issue to prevent him from practicing at all. And perhaps he’ll be feeling better by Sunday.
Johnson and Sweat were also upgraded from limited to full. They’ll be ready to play.
Pickett will be Hurts’ backup with Tanner McKee once again serving as the emergency third quarterback.
The Eagles don’t seem to be in a rush to activate Young from injured reserve. They could just be getting him some developmental reps before his practice window expires in the middle of next week.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES INJURY REPORT (THURSDAY)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
TE Dallas Goedert (ankle)
OT Fred Johnson (personal matter)
C Cam Jurgens (back)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
WR Britain Covey (neck)
FULL PARTICIPATION
WR A.J. Brown (knee/rest)
QB Jalen Hurts (knee)
OT Lane Johnson (knee/rest)
QB Quinyon Mitchell (shoulder)
QB Kenny Pickett (ribs)
DE Josh Sweat (ankle/rest)
DT Byron Young (hamstring)
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS INJURY REPORT (THURSDAY)
The Commanders listed four players under DID NOT PARTICIPATE: starting right guard Sam Cosmi, starting defensive tackle Daron Payne, starting linebacker Bobby Wagner, and third quarterback Jeff Driskel.
Cosmi will miss this game due to a torn ACL. The Commanders are expected to start Trent Scott in Cosmi’s absence.
The great @FDuffyNFL dropped a notable stat in the latest episode of @PHLY_Eagles podcast.
Pressure rate allowed by the Commanders with Sam Cosmi on the field: 17.6%
Pressure rate allowed once Cosmi left the game against the Lions: 45% pic.twitter.com/ihnF1rnjlJ
— Anthony DiBona (@DiBonaNFL) January 23, 2025
Payne and Wagner missed practice for the second day in a row. They’re clearly less than 100% but the Commanders are likely managing these veterans to get them to Sunday.
Driskel missed practice due to illness. He probably won’t miss Sunday’s game. But the Commanders probably do want to keep a sick guy out of the QB room.
The Commanders listed seven players under LIMITED PARTICIPATION.
Starting linebacker Frankie Luvu and No. 2 tight end John Bates were downgraded from full on Wednesday to limited on Thursday.
Starting wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus was limited for the second day in a row.
The guess here is that the limited players will be able to play.
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
OG Sam Cosmi (knee)
QB Jeff Driskel (illness)
DT Daron Payne (knee/finger)
LB Bobby Wagner (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
TE John Bates (shoulder)
WR Jamison Crowder (rest)
DE Clelin Ferrell (knee)
DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste (shoulder)
LB Frankie Luvu (shoulder)
TE Ben Sinnott (shoulder)
WR Olamide Zaccheaus (hip)
FULL PARTICIPATION
C Tyler Biadasz (ankle)
OT Brandon Coleman (shoulder)
TE Zach Ertz (rib)
LB Dominique Hampton (back)
RB Jeremy McNichols (hand)
