The Eagles announced on Sunday that they have downgraded wide receiver A.J. Brown to out due to a hamstring injury incurred during practice on Friday. He was held out of practice on Saturday.
Head Coach Nick Sirianni discussed the integration of Jahan Dotson, the former first-round pick who was acquired in a trade with Washington on August 22. Dotson played 32 snaps in the season opener.
"I feel really good about Jahan. I feel really good about Jahan. First-round pick. Obviously we traded for him and feel really good about him. He's a smooth route runner. Everything like that," Sirianni said.
"I just think sometimes that position is unfairly judged at times just because they don't get the opportunities that these other guys are going to get because when you have players like A.J., DeVonta (Smith), and Dallas (Goedert) on your team, that's just the way it goes sometimes.
"But in the case if he has to step up and play more meaningful snaps, I got a lot of confidence in him because he's done a nice job. He's done a nice job. We can only judge him on the things he's done since he's been here. He's done a really good job since he's been here. Really good practices.
"Excited for his opportunity as the third receiver, second receiver, whatever it may be for each week. I'm excited for him when he's going to get his opportunity because he's going to make some big plays that's going to help us win some games."
Dotson spoke after practice on Saturday about a potentially larger role in the offense with Brown's injury. Watch the interview below.
With two days until their Monday night game against the Falcons, the Eagles hit the practice field on Saturday.
A.J. Brown did not practice after being a limited participant on Friday as he is dealing with a hamstring injury.
"Just got a little tight in practice yesterday. We'll see how that goes," Head Coach Nick Sirianni said about Brown at his press conference on Saturday morning.
Johnny Wilson was added to the injury report after not practicing due to a hamstring injury. The pair of wide receivers are both listed as questionable.
Tyler Steen was also added to the injury report, but the offensive lineman is good to go for Monday night despite an ankle injury.
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
- WR A.J. Brown (hamstring, questionable)
- WR Johnny Wilson (hamstring, questionable)
FULL PARTICIPANT
- T Fred Johnson (thumb)
- CB Isaiah Rodgers (hand)
- LB Devin White (ankle)
- DT Milton Williams (foot)
- G/T Tyler Steen (ankle)
In Atlanta, the Falcons have ruled out starting inside linebacker Nate Landman with calf and quad injuries. Landman did not practice all week.
Reserve nickel cornerback Antonio Hamilton is also out with a groin injury. He practiced in a limited capacity this week.
Starting right tackle Kaleb McGary is good to go for Monday night despite a groin injury.
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
- LB Nate Landman (calf, quad, OUT)
LIMITED PARTICIPANT
- CB Antonio Hamilton (groin, OUT)
FULL PARTICIPANT
- OT Kaleb McGary (groin)
- RB Jase McClellan (knee)
The Eagles have been preparing all week for their Monday Night Football matchup against the Falcons.
Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles visited the team's walkthrough on Sunday.
Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles visited the team's walkthrough on Sunday.
Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles visited the team's walkthrough on Sunday.
Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles visited the team's walkthrough on Sunday.
Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles visited the team's walkthrough on Sunday.
Jalen Hurts
Kenneth Gainwell
C.J. Gardner-Johnson (8), Kelee Ringo (22)
Slay
A.J. Brown
Brandon Graham
Mekhi Becton
Johnny Wilson
Saquon Barkley
Quinyon Mitchell
Avonte Maddox
Nolan Smith
Offensive huddle
Landon Dickerson
Offense vs. Defense
Speed all over the field.
Gabe Hall
Jordan Mailata
Tristin McCollum
Bryce Huff
Milton Williams
Isaiah Rodgers
Josh Sweat
Patrick Johnson
DeVonta Smith
The Eagles treated Friday like a Thursday due to their Monday night game against the Falcons this week.
Both Devin White and Isaiah Rodgers were full participants once again after missing last Friday's game against the Packers.
A.J. Brown (hamstring) and Fred Johnson (thumb) were added to the injury report after being limited participants today.
LIMITED PARTICIPANT
- WR A.J. Brown (hamstring)
- T Fred Johnson (thumb)
- DT Milton Williams (foot)
FULL PARTICIPANT
- CB Isaiah Rodgers (hand)
- LB Devin White (ankle)
Meanwhile in Atlanta, starting inside linebacker Nate Landman (calf, quad) did not practice again on Friday. Starting right tackle Kaleb McGary (groin) was limited again. Reserve nickel Antonio Hamilton (groin) was upgraded to a limited participant. Running back Jase McClellan was added to the report with a knee injury.
The Eagles were without cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (hand) and linebacker Devin White (ankle) for the season-opening win over the Packers, but both players practiced fully on Thursday.
Rodgers and White are looking to make their Eagles debuts on Monday night against the Falcons.
In fact, every Eagle on the 53-man roster participated in practice. Defensive tackle Milton Williams (foot) was the only player who was a limited participant.
LIMITED PARTICIPANT
• DT Milton Williams (Foot)
FULL PARTICIPANT
• CB Isaiah Rodgers (Hand)
• LB Devin White (Ankle)
As the Eagles get ready to host the Falcons on Monday Night Football, take a look back at some of the best home openers in recent history.
The Eagles unveiled their first-ever Super Bowl banner in the home opener against the Falcons on September 6, 2018.
The Eagles took down the Falcons 18-12 with a late comeback that was capped off with a 2-point conversion from Jay Ajayi.
World Champions.
Jalen Hurts threw for 333 yards on 26-of-31 passing and he added 57 yards on the ground, accounting for three total touchdowns against the Vikings on September 19, 2022.
DeSean Jackson made his return to the Eagles in impressive fashion, racking up 154 yards and two touchdowns in a 32-27 win over Washington on September 8, 2019.
Carson Wentz threw for 313 yards and 3 touchdowns in the 2019 season-opening win over Washington.
Jake Elliott nailed a 61-yard field goal as time expired to take down the Giants 27-24 on September 24, 2017.
Head Coach Doug Pederson and quarterback Carson Wentz had succesful debuts with a 29-10 victory over the Browns on September 11, 2016. Wentz threw for 278 yards and 2 touchdowns in the win.
Jordan Matthews brought in 7 catches for 114 yards and the opening score of the season in 2016 against the Browns.
The Eagles completed a 17-point comeback to beat the Jaguars 34-17 on September 7, 2014. Fletcher Cox capped off the win with a 17-yard fumble return for a touchdown.
Foles threw for 322 yards and 2 touchdowns in the win over the Jaguars.
The Eagles put up 522 yards of offense in a 38-3 blowout victory over the Rams on September 7, 2008. Running back Brian Westbrook ran for 91 yards and a touchdown.
McNabb threw for 361 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Rams.
Donovan McNabb exploded for 330 yards and 4 touchdowns in the 31-17 win over the Giants on September 12, 2004.
Terrell Owens had three touchdowns in his Eagles debut against the Giants in the 2004 home opener.
Westbrook ran for 119 yards in the NFC East matchup.
Michael Vick subbed in for an injured Kevin Kolb and threw for 176 yards while rushing for 103 on September 12, 2010 as he nearly rallied the Eagles to a come-from-behind win.
Tight end Brent Celek caught 8 catches for 157 yards to help the Eagles take down the Ravens and move to 2-0 for the first time since 2004 on September 16, 2012.
Meanwhile in Atlanta, the key player to watch from an injury standpoint is starting inside linebacker Nate Landman, who did not practice with calf and quad injuries. Landman posted six tackles in the Week 1 loss to the Steelers, including a fourth-down stop of running back Najee Harris.
Reserve nickel cornerback Antonio Hamilton also missed practice with a groin injury.
Starting right tackle Kaleb McGary was limited with a groin injury.
