September 15, 2019

Eagles battle through Carson Wentz injury scare, lose Alshon Jeffery, DeSean Jackson, others

By Evan Macy
PhillyVoice Staff

Carson Wentz didn't look right.

After having a Week 1 of MVP caliber quarterbacking, Wentz took a big hit in the first quarter right to the ribs and, like a tough football player should, bounced right back up.

However, he threw two horrible interceptions, several other terrible throws that had no business being thrown by a professional quarterback and completed 6-of-15 passes for 47 yards before entering the medical tent to be examined.

Carson Wentz is standing next to eh injury tent. He has the baseball cap on. #Eagles
— Daniel Gallen (@danieljtgallen) September 16, 2019

He then reentered the game with 13 second to go in the second quarter following a Sidney Jones interception and a few solid passes from back up Josh McCown.

A report on NBC said he was in the concussion protocol — meaning perhaps his stomach/chest is okay.

Wentz looked bad, yes, but it wasn't all his fault. Jason Kelce was examined for an apparent head injury in the middle of the first half, while DeSean Jackson (groin) and Alshon Jeffery (calf) exited the game early and did not return. Both are questionable to return.

Injury Updates: WR Alshon Jeffrey (calf) and WR DeSean Jackson (groin) are questionable to return.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 16, 2019

Dallas Goedert never entered the game after reportedly tweaking his previously hurt calf.

The mass of injured offensive stars only got longer when Nelson Agholor was examined for an injury as the second quarter ground to a close.

Nelson Agholor is being evaluated for a head injury, #Eagles said.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) September 16, 2019

And tight end Dallas Goedert was apparently injured during warmups and has been on sideline but has not entered the game.

Due only to perhaps the grace of God and to a defense that made few mistakes in the first half, Philly trailed by just four points after a wildly unusual first half.

If Wentz returns in the second half healthy and looking himself — which is a pretty big assumption in itself — it's possible the team could be down to two healthy receivers: Mack Hollins and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, and one tight end: Zach Ertz.

UPDATE: [10:15 p.m.] — Two more injuries befell the Eagles as the second half started. First, Corey Clement coughed up the opening kickoff and left the game (the next kickoff was returned by Miles Sanders).

Corey Clement being taken to the locker room. #Eagles.
— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) September 16, 2019

Also, the defense appears not to be getting away unscathed, as Timmy Jernigan — a week after their starting DT Malik Jackson was put on the IR — was looked at for an injury at halftime.

I’m told Jernigan was on a cart while team was in locker room at halftime.... he was taken down hallway maybe for X-rays
— Derrick Gunn (@RealDGunnNBCS) September 16, 2019

]UPDATE: 11:45 p.m.] — Just a little more on Jernigan: