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Eagles vs. Giants Injury Report

Oct 18, 2024 at 04:45 PM

Chris McPherson

The Eagles will be without two key pieces of their offense on Sunday against the New York Giants.

Tight end Dallas Goedert and left tackle Jordan Mailata, both dealing with hamstring injuries suffered in last Sunday's win over the Cleveland Browns, were ruled out for the NFC East clash.

Furthermore, the Eagles announced that they have placed Mailata on Injured Reserve, meaning he will miss at least the next four games (including this Sunday against the Giants).

To replace Goedert, the Eagles have Grant Calcaterra and Jack Stoll on the active roster. They also have E.J. Jenkins and C.J. Uzomah. who could be gameday elevations from the practice squad. Plus, Albert Okwuegbunam is eligible to be activated off Injured Reserve. Okwuegbunam (abdomen) had his practice window opened this week and was a full participant on all three days.

With Mailata on Injured Reserve, the Eagles have an open spot on the active roster.

The Eagles could turn to veteran swing tackle Fred Johnson to start at left tackle in Mailata's absence. Of course, right guard Mekhi Becton has starting left tackle experience from his time with the Jets.

Two other defensive reserves – cornerback Eli Ricks (groin) and defensive tackle Byron Young (hamstring) – were ruled out for Sunday's game due to injury.

Good news is that defensive tackles Jalen Carter (shoulder) and Milton Williams (ankle) fully practiced on Friday and are good to go for Sunday. Carter was added to the injury report on Thursday and did not practice, while Williams was sidelined on Wednesday.

On gameday, the one question mark will be cornerback Darius Slay. He exited Sunday's win over the Browns early with a knee injury. He was a full participant in Friday's practice, but was listed as questionable for the game. Isaiah Rodgers replaced Slay on Sunday.

"I'm not changing my preparation, I always prepare as if I am going to be out there," Rodgers said. "I have no doubt in my mind that Slay is going to do everything he can to get out there and I hope he does. He's our captain, he's our leader here, and I want to see him continue doing what he's been doing."

OUT (Participation Level in Parenthesis)

TE Dallas Goedert (Hamstring; Did Not Participate)
T Jordan Mailata (Hamstring; Did Not Participate)
CB Eli Ricks (Groin; Did Not Participate)
DT Byron Young (Hamstring; Did Not Participate)

QUESTIONABLE

CB Darius Slay (Knee; Full Participant)

Everyone else was a full participant and is good to go for Sunday.

In addition to Okwuegbunam, safety Sydney Brown (knee) and wide receiver Ainias Smith (ankle) are eligible to be activated if the team chooses.

Brian Burns, Dexter Lawrence questionable for Giants

The Giants will not have punter Jamie Gillan (left hamstring) and cornerback Adoree' Jackson (neck) for Sunday's game. Jackson missed the last two days of practice after being added to the injury report Thursday. He serves in a reserve role, playing about a quarter of the snaps on defense this season.

The Giants' offense will have top draft pick Malik Nabers back in the lineup after missing the last two games with a concussion. The rookie wide receiver set the Giants' record for most catches (35) in a player's first four career games. Nabers is the first player in NFL history with at least 20 catches, 250 receiving yards, and three touchdowns in his first three career games.

It should be noted that Nabers suffered a groin injury in practice this week, but it has not affected his availability.

Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball, it's a game of wait-and-see as outside linebacker Brian Burns (groin) and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (hip) are questionable, although both players told reporters that they will play. These two players have combined for 10 sacks this season (Burns 3, Lawrence 7). Both players practiced in a limited capacity on Friday for the first time this week.

Reserve safety Dane Belton is also questionable after being added to the injury report on Friday with an illness.

Tackle Andrew Thomas was removed from the injury report after being placed on Injured Reserve following season-ending foot surgery earlier this week. Joshua Ezeudu is slated to take over for the former No. 4 overall pick at left tackle.

OUT

P Jamie Gillan (Left Hamstring; Did Not Participate)
CB Adoree' Jackson (Neck; Did Not Participate)

QUESTIONABLE

OLB Brian Burns (Groin; Limited Participation)
DL Dexter Lawrence (Hip; Limited Participation)
S Dane Belton (Illness; Did Not Particpate)

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Who missed practice for the Eagles on Thursday?

The Eagles returned to the practice field at the NovaCare Complex on Thursday as they continue to prepare for a road clash with the Giants at 1 PM on Sunday.

After being a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, cornerback Darius Slay (knee) did not participate today. Defensive tackle Jalen Carter was a new face to the injury report, not practicing due to a shoulder injury.

Tight end Dallas Goedert and tackle Jordan Mailata both missed practice again with hamstring injuries.

Some progress came for the defense however, as defensive tackle Milton Williams was a limited participant after not practicing yesterday.

Tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (abdomen), who was a full participant yesterday after having his 21-day practice window opened, was again a full participant today. The same went for Ainias Smith (Ankle; Injured Reserve; Designated for Return).

Cornerback Eli Ricks (groin) was added to the report after missing practice today.

Here is the full injury report for the Eagles on Thursday:

Did Not Participate

TE Dallas Goedert (Hamstring)
T Jordan Mailata (Hamstring)
DT Jalen Carter (Shoulder)
CB Eli Ricks (Groin)
CB Darius Slay (Knee)

Limited Participation

LB Oren Burks (Groin)
DT Byron Young (Hamstring)
DT Milton Williams (Ankle)

Full Participation

S Sydney Brown (Knee)
OL Jalyx Hunt (Ankle)
TE Albert Okwuegbunam (Abdomen)
WR Ainias Smith (Ankle)

As for the Giants, wide receiver Malik Nabers, who has missed the last two games with a concussion, was a full participant Thursday. The team announced Thursday afternoon that Nabers cleared concussion protocol, but a groin injury was added to the report for Nabers.

Cornerback Adoree' Jackson was the only new face added to their injury report, missing practice with a neck injury.

Outside linebacker Brian Burns did not practice again today as he deals with a groin injury.

The defense remained banged up as defensive linemen Dexter Lawrence did not practice for the second day in a row with a hip injury.

Here is the full injury report for the Giants:

Did Not Participate

OLB Brian Burns (Groin)
P Jamie Gillan (Left Hamstring)
DT Dexter Lawrence (Hip)
CB Adoree' Jackson (Neck)

Limited Participation

WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Shoulder)
RB Devin Singletary (Groin)
WR Darius Slayton (Groin)
LB Ty Summers (Hamstring)

Full Participation

WR Malik Nabers (Concussion Protocol/Groin)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (Ankle)

Head Coach Nick Sirianni disclosed on Monday that starting left tackle Jordan Mailata – Pro Football Focus' No. 1 pass-blocking tackle this season and No. 4 overall tackle – will miss this Sunday's game against the New York Giants with a hamstring injury.

Fred Johnson, who has subbed in at both right and left tackle this season, is an option to start for Mailata. Right guard Mekhi Becton, who has started 28 career games at left tackle from his time with the New York Jets, said he would be ready if needed to fill in.

On Monday, Sirianni didn't have an update on the conditions of tight end Dallas Goedert (hamstring) and cornerback Darius Slay (knee), who exited Sunday's game early along with Mailata. Goedert missed Wednesday's practice, but Slay was a limited participant. Grant Calcaterra had a career day in Goedert's absence with four catches for 67 yards against the Browns.

"Grant has been everything we expected as a draft pick when we took him a couple years ago and then some," Sirianni said. "He just keeps getting better.

"As bummed as I would be if Dallas is out, I'll be really excited about his opportunity like he got last week. Yeah, I'm excited for him."

In addition to Goedert and Mailata, defensive tackle Milton Williams also missed practice with an ankle injury.

Along with Slay, linebacker Oren Burks (groin) and outside linebacker Jalyx Hunt (ankle) were limited.

The Eagles opened tight end Albert Okwuegbunam's 21-day practice window on Wednesday. He was a full participant as he's recovered from an abdomen injury that put him on Injured Reserve to open the season. Safety Sydney Brown (Knee; Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform) and wide receiver Ainias Smith (Ankle; Injured Reserve; Designated for Return) were also full participants. The Eagles would have to open a roster spot to activate any of those three players.

Did Not Participate

TE Dallas Goedert (Hamstring)
T Jordan Mailata (Hamstring)
DT Milton Williams (Ankle)

Limited Participation

LB Oren Burks (Groin)
OLB Jalyx Hunt (Ankle)
CB Darius Slay (Knee)

Full Participation

S Sydney Brown (Knee)
TE Albert Okwuegbunam (Abdomen)
WR Ainias Smith (Ankle)

Meanwhile, up the New Jersey Turnpike ...

The Giants will be without left tackle Andrew Thomas for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his foot, the team announced. Thomas told reporters that he suffered the injury during the third quarter of Sunday night's loss to the Bengals, but played through it. The Giants' starting offensive line has played 100 percent of the snaps through Week 6.

That streak will end on Sunday.

Third-year lineman Joshua Ezeudu is expected to start in Thomas' absence. Ezeudu started five games in 2023 when Thomas battled a hamstring injury. For the season, Ezeudu posted a PFF grade of 48 and a pass-blocking grade of 39.3.

Two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Brian Burns did not practice for the Giants on Wednesday. Acquired in an offseason trade from the Carolina Panthers, Burns has three sacks for the Giants, but battled through Sunday's loss with a groin injury.

Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, a 340-pound wrecking ball in the middle of the Giants' defense line, also did not practice on Wednesday as he's dealing with a hip injury.

Both Burns and Lawrence are "day to day," according to Head Coach Brian Daboll.

Daboll added that the Giants are "optimistic" about the return of first-round draft pick Malik Nabers, who has missed the last two games with a concussion. Nabers was a limited non-contact participant.

Running back Devin Singletary was also a limited participant after missing Sunday night's game with a groin injury. He was limited in practice all last week and was unable to go.

Punter Jamie Gillan, who was inactive for the Sunday night game with a hamstring injury, also missed Wednesday's practice. The Giants signed Matt Haack to the active roster last week to fill in for Gillan.

Three of the Giants' other wide receivers – Bryce Ford-Wheaton (shoulder), Wan'Dale Robinson (ankle), and Darius Slayton (groin) – were limited on Wednesday, along with linebacker Ty Summers (hamstring).

Did Not Participate