December 06, 2024
The Philadelphia Eagles listed eight players (not including resting players) on their initial injury report ahead of their Week 14 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers listed seven players on their initial injury report.
Here's the Eagles-Panthers injury report, with analysis...
| Player | Injury | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Status |
| TE Dallas Goedert | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| S Reed Blankenship | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| WR/RS Britain Covey | Neck | DNP | Limited | Limited | Out |
| S Sydney Brown | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| CB Darius Slay | Concussion | Limited | Full | Full | - |
| RG Mekhi Becton | Knee | Limited | Full | Full | - |
| WR Johnny Wilson | Hamstring | Limited | Limited | Full | - |
| WR DeVonta Smith | Hamstring | Full | Full | Full | - |
Wednesday notes:
• Smith was a full participant, so he'll very likely play on Sunday after missing the last two games.
• Goedert could miss multiple weeks with his knee injury.
• Blankenship was also concussed last December.
• Slay's ability to practice in some capacity after missing the Eagles' win over the Ravens is a good sign for his availability for Sunday.
Thursday notes:
• The statuses for Slay, Becton, and Covey all improved.
• Both Blankenship and Brown remained non-participants. The Eagles could be thin at safety.
Friday notes:
• With Blankenship and Brown out, Tristin McCollum will likely start at safety, and Avonte Maddox could be on standby.
• Smith and Slay will play.
Other notable players on IR, PUP, suspension, etc.
• EDGE Brandon Graham (IR): Graham tore his left triceps in the Eagles' win over the Rams. Before the season, Graham said that the 2024 season, his 15th in the NFL, would be his last. He played very well, and was arguably the team's best edge defender. Graham finished with 20 tackles and 3.5 sacks, with his stats not truly showing his actual impact, as has been the case throughout his career.
• EDGE Bryce Huff (IR): After signing a three-year, $51 million contract this offseason in free agency, Huff has had a disappointing first season in Philly. He has 10 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a forced fumble through 10 games after racking up double-digit sacks in 2023 in his final season with the Jets. With Huff out, more opportunities have opened up for third-round rookie Jalyx Hunt to get on the field.
• FB Ben VanSumeren (IR): VanSumeren was a core special teams player and linebacker who became a fullback for the Eagles this season, and looked pretty good in that role. He suffered a lower body injury during practice and landed on IR.
• S James Bradberry (IR): The Eagles kept Bradberry on their active roster for no good reason at 53-man cutdowns, and then the next day he suffered a "lower body" injury that was originally supposed to keep him out 6-8 weeks.
MORE: NFC Hierarchy/Obituary: Week 14 edition
| Player | Injury | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Status |
| EDGE Jadeveon Clowney | NIR/Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
| TE Ja'Tavion Sanders | Neck | Limited | Limited | Questionable | |
| LB Josey Jewell | Hamstring | Limited | DNP | Questionable | |
| CB Caleb Farley | Shoulder | Limited | Limited | Questionable | |
| EDGE D.J. Wonnum | Knee | Limited | Limited | Questionable | |
| S Nick Scott | Hamstring | Full | Full | DNP | Questionable |
| WR Jalen Coker | Quad | Full | Limited | DNP | Doubtful |
| RG Robert Hunt | Back | - | - | Full | Questionable |
Wednesday notes:
• It seems like Clowney's absence is mostly non-injury related, so there's still a chance he could try to spear Jalen Hurts in the head in this game.
Thursday notes:
• Jewell was a non-participant after being limited on Wednesday. He is a starting linebacker. 71 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 5 pass breakups in 9 games this season. The Panthers could be thin at linebacker with Shaq Thompson on IR (as noted below).
Friday notes:
• The Panthers were just like "Everyone is questionable!" Guess we'll have to wait for 11:30 a.m. on Sunday for the inactives.
• DT Derrick Brown: Brown was the Panthers' lone Pro Bowl player in 2023. He suffered a meniscus injury Week 1, and is done for the season.
• LB Shaq Thompson: Thompson is a 10-year veteran, and was a starting linebacker for the Panthers. He tore an Achilles Week 4, and is done for the season. He had 35 tackles in four games.
• C Austin Corbett: Corbett was the Panthers' starting center. He suffered a biceps injury and is done for the season. Backup Cade Mays has filled in.
• RB Miles Sanders: As we have seen with Saquon Barkley this season, running backs play better behind the Eagles' offensive line than they do with much worse teams. Sanders averaged 5.0 yards per carry during his Eagles career, but he has averaged 3.4 yards per carry in his two seasons in Carolina. Chuba Hubbard is the Panthers' starting running back.
• S Nick Scott: Scott has 28 and 2 pass breakups in 7 games. Role player. He had his 21-day window opened for return from IR.
• TE Ian Thomas: Thomas has played a lot of snaps for the Panthers, but he was never much of a threat as a receiver with just 119 receptions in 7 seasons (17 per season).
MORE: Eagles film review: Jalen Carter is already one of the NFL's best players
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