September 11, 2023
The Eagles are already going to be short-handed on defense — and for a few weeks at least — with second-year linebacker Nakobe Dean out with a foot injury. More bad news came from Nick Sirianni Monday afternoon for a defense that was inconsistent against New England.
James Bradberry is in the concussion protocol.
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) September 11, 2023
With a Thursday game, that makes clearance to return challenging.
The Eagles will have a tough test for their secondary ahead as Justin Jefferson and rookie Jordan Addison come to town. Though the Vikings lost their opener, Jefferson did put up 150 yards on nine catches. The Birds will probably do everything they can to have Slay pinned to Jefferson across the field.
Bradberry could be fine for Week 3 after he has some extra time to rest and make it through the NFL's procedure.
The next man up mentality will also extend to the other corners on the 53-man roster: Mario Goodrich, Eli Ricks, and Kelee Ringo. Not much experience from that trio.
We'll hear a final decision on Bradberry and his concussion as gameday approaches later this week.
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