The Eagles' offense will not be at full strength again as right guard Mekhi Becton (concussion) and tight end Dallas Goedert (hamstring) will be out for Sunday's game in Cincinnati. Neither player practiced all week. Becton suffered the concussion last Sunday against the Giants and was replaced by Tyler Steen.
"It takes a lot of mental toughness to not know when your number is going to be called, but be ready," Head Coach Nick Sirianni said this week. "It speaks to Tyler and his mental toughness and his ability to prepare and prep. I admire how he played under those circumstances and he did a lot of good things to help us win that game."
Steen is in place to start for Becton, while Goedert was replaced by Grant Calcaterra and Jack Stoll in New York. Goedert was injured in the win over the Browns two weeks ago.
Reserve defensive tackle Byron Young was also ruled out for Sunday's game with a hamstring injury. Young has yet to appear in a game for the Eagles this season. (UPDATE: The Eagles placed Young on Injured Reserve.)
Everyone else on the roster is good to go for Sunday.
Linebacker Zack Baun (shoulder) missed practice on Wednesday, but he was a full participant on Thursday and Friday. Cornerback Eli Ricks (groin) was upgraded to a full participant on Friday. He was limited on Wednesday and Thursday.
OUT
- G Mekhi Becton (Concussion)
- TE Dallas Goedert (Hamstring)
- DT Byron Young (Hamstring)
Bengals' Star WR Questionable
Could the matchup between two of the best wide receiver duos in the league be in jeopardy?
Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins was added to the injury report Friday as a limited participant. He suffered a quadriceps injury and is questionable for Sunday's game. Higgins missed the first two games of the season with a hamstring injury.
Higgins has at least 75 receiving yards in each of the last three weeks, with three touchdowns in that span. Since his season debut in Week 3, Higgins is sixth in the NFL in targets (45) and tied for seventh in receptions (29).
Everyone else is good to go for the Bengals. Tackle Orland Brown (knee) was upgraded to a full participant on Friday after being limited on Wednesday and Thursday. Safety Geno Stone missed practice on Wednesday with a shin injury, but was a full participant on Friday.
QUESTIONABLE
- WR Tee Higgins (Quadricep, Limited Participation)
From the weight room to the practice field, follow the Eagles as they get primed for their game Sunday in Cincinnati against the Bengals.
Jalen Carter
What is Lane Johnson up to?
A.J. Brown
Jalen Hurts
Cam Jurgens
Jack Stoll
Orchestrating the pass rush.
Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio watches his crew huddle in the distance.
QB1
Tight ends Grant Calcaterra and Jack Stoll work with position coach Jason Michael.
Josh Sweat has been dominating linemen and dummies alike.
A Lane Johnson appreciation post.
Kelee Ringo
Ball security drills
A heavyweight showdown
Kenneth Gainwell
Milton Williams
Jalen Hurts
Take-off!
Josh Sweat and Nolan Smith share a laugh.
Ainias Smith
Saquon Barkley and Fred Johnson bond during practice.
Josh Sweat enjoys a moment with his teammates.
Bryce Huff
Jordan Davis
Cooper DeJean
Cam Jurgens
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
Jalen Hurts
Saquon Barkley
Milton Williams works on his pass rush technique.
Zack Baun was a welcome sight at practice.
Nolan Smith
Slay
Smitty
Johnny Wilson
The Eagles hit the practice field on Thursday with some good news, as linebacker Zack Baun (shoulder) was a full participant in the session.
Baun got the injury on a hit during Sunday's game against the Giants. "We're working towards it for sure," Baun said after today's practice.
Mekhi Becton, who suffered a concussion against the Giants, did not practice today. The same went for Dallas Goedert (hamstring) who missed practice again as he is still recovering from the injury suffered against the Browns. Goedert did not play on Sunday against the Giants.
Byron Young was the third and final non-participant of Thursday's practice, as he is out still with a hamstring injury.
Eli Ricks (groin), who missed Sunday's game after suffering the injury in practice last week, was a limited participant for the second day in a row.
The veterans who sat out yesterday for rest (Saquon Barkley, Brandon Graham, Darius Slay,Josh Sweat), were full participants today.
Here is the full Thursday injury report for the Eagles:
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
- G Mekhi Becton (Concussion)
- TE Dallas Goedert (Hamstring)
- DT Byron Young (Hamstring)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
- CB Eli Ricks (Groin)
FULL PARTICIPATION
- LB Zack Baun (Shoulder)
- RB Saquon Barkley (Rest)
- DE Brandon Graham (Rest)
- CB Darius Slay (Rest)
- OLB Josh Sweat (Rest)
- TE Albert Okwuegbunam (Abdomen)
- WR Ainias Smith (Ankle)
Bengals starting safety returns to practice
Safety Geno Stone, who exited Sunday's win over Cleveland with a shin injury, returned to practice as a limited participant on Thursday. He did not practice on Wednesday.
Bengals.com's Geoff Hobson wrote that "there's a shot" that Stone plays Sunday against the Eagles. Jordan Battle is next in line if Stone cannot go or play 100 percent of his usual reps.
Starting left tackle Orlando Brown remained a limited participant in practice after suffering a right knee injury against the Browns that forced an early exit. He was replaced in the game by Cody Ford.
Quarterback Joe Burrow (right wrist) was a full participant with the injury that ended his 2023 campaign. Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson was a full participant on Thursday after missing practice on Wednesday for personal reasons. Defensive tackle Kris Jenkins was also a full participant again with a thumb injury.
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
- T Orlando Brown (Knee)
- S Geno Stone (Shin)
FULL PARTICIPATION
- QB Joe Burrow (Right Wrist)
- DE Trey Hendrickson (Personal Reasons)
- DT Kris Jenkins (Thumb)
The Eagles started the week of practice without two starters on offense.
Right guard Mekhi Becton (concussion) and tight end Dallas Goedert (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday.
Becton exited the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Giants and was replaced by Tyler Steen.
Goedert suffered his hamstring injury two weeks ago against the Browns and missed the Giants game. The Eagles opened last Sunday's win with both Grant Calcaterra and Jack Stoll on the field, as they played nearly the same exact amount of snaps.
Linebacker Zack Baun (shoulder) missed practice on Wednesday. He suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game and did not return, although it was at the time when the starters were pulled.
Defensive tackle Byron Young also missed practice with a hamstring injury. Young has yet to suit up in a game for the Eagles after being claimed off waivers at the start of the season.
Cornerback Eli Ricks (groin) missed Sunday's game after suffering the injury in practice last week. He returned Wednesday as a limited participant.
The Eagles rested several key veterans on Wednesday: running back Saquon Barkley, defensive end Brandon Graham, cornerback Darius Slay, and outside linebacker Josh Sweat.
Tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (abdomen) and wide receiver Ainias Smith (ankle) continue to practice as full participants as both players are on Injured Reserve; Designated for Return.
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
- LB Zack Baun (Shoulder)
- G Mekhi Becton (Concussion)
- TE Dallas Goedert (Hamstring)
- DT Byron Young (Hamstring)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
- RB Saquon Barkley (Rest)
- DE Brandon Graham (Rest)
- CB Eli Ricks (Groin)
- CB Darius Slay (Rest)
- OLB Josh Sweat (Rest)
FULL PARTICIPATION
- TE Albert Okwuegbunam (Abdomen)
- WR Ainias Smith (Ankle)
Will Joe Burrow have his blindside protector on Sunday?
Quarterback Joe Burrow is on the Bengals' injury report each week with the right throwing wrist injury that prematurely ended his 2023 campaign. He has been a full participant all season and that trend continued on Wednesday.
One injury to watch for the Bengals is the status of starting left tackle Orlando Brown. The fourth-time Pro Bowl selection exited the second quarter of Sunday's win over the Browns with a right knee injury and was limited on Wednesday. Cody Ford replaced Brown in the lineup against the Browns.
Burrow has a 3-11-1 career record when he is sacked four or more times. The Eagles have a league-best 13 sacks over the past two weeks. Burrow has been pressured on just 26.5 percent of his dropbacks this season, the second-lowest pressure rate among qualified quarterbacks, according to Next Gen Stats.
Starting safety Geno Stone missed Wednesday's practice with a shin injury that he incurred against Cleveland. Defensive tackle Kris Jenkins was a full participant with a thumb injury.
Three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Trey Hendrickson did not practice on Wednesday for personal reasons. Hendrickson is tied for fourth in the NFL with seven sacks this season. He is one of only two players with at least five sacks and 15 QB hits this season (Detroit's Aidan Hutchinson).
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
- DE Trey Hendrickson (Personal Reasons)
- S Geno Stone (Shin)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
- T Orlando Brown (Knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION
- QB Joe Burrow (Right Wrist)
- DT Kris Jenkins (Thumb)
