The latest news on who’s in and who’s out.
The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced the inactives list for their 2024 NFL Week 16 game against the Washington Commanders.
The following Eagles players WILL NOT PLAY: Britain Covey, Eli Ricks, Nick Gates, Darian Kinnard, Trevon Keegan, and Tanner McKee.
Covey was ruled out on Friday due to a neck injury. The Eagles have five active wide receivers: A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson, and Ainias Smith. Cooper DeJean will handle punt returning duty.
Ricks is a healthy scratch as the seventh cornerback on the depth chart. He’s only been active for five games this season.
Gates, Kinnard, and Keegan are healthy scratches yet again. Keegan is two games away from being inactive for the entire regular season.
Under the NFL’s third quarterback rule, McKee is only allowed to play if both Jalen Hurts AND Kenny Pickett leave the game due to injury.
Fullback Khari Blasingame is active for his third game with the Eagles after being temporarily elevated from the practice squad yet again.
Philadelphia Eagles Inactive List
WR Britain Covey – Injury.
CB Eli Ricks – Seventh CB.
OL Nick Gates – Ninth OL.
OL Darian Kinnard – Tenth OL.
OL Trevor Keegan – Eleventh OL.
QB Tanner McKee* – Third QB.
Washington Commanders Inactive List
Former Eagles tight end Zach Ertz will play despite being ruled questionable due to both a concussion and a shoulder injury.
Starting safety Jeremy Chinn is also active despite being ruled questionable.
QB Jeff Driskel*
WR K.J. Osborn
CB Michael Davis
LB Dominique Hampton
OG Chris Paul
DT Phidarian Mathis
