The Eagles will have one fewer headache to deal with on Sunday night as Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw has been ruled out because of a foot injury. It will be the third straight game that he has missed.
It is also likely that the Eagles will not have to worry about middle linebacker Michael Boley, who has had an outstanding season for the Giants. Boley missed practice all week due to a hamstring injury and is doubtful for the game. Boley told New York reporters that he would need to have "significant improvement" to play on Sunday. The Giants will utilize Greg Jones, Mark Herzlich and Spencer Paysinger depending on the package, according to reports.
A surprise addition to the injury report on Friday was defensive end Justin Tuck, who injured his ankle in practice on Thursday. He is listed as questionable after not practicing on Friday. Also questionable is first-round draft pick cornerback Prince Amukamara. He has missed the entire season-to-date with a foot injury. Amukamara was a full participant in practice for each of the past two days for the first time all season.
Offensive tackle Will Beatty missed practice Thursday because of a back injury, but he is probable after being a limited participant on Friday. The following four players are also probable for the Giants: wide receivers Jerrel Jernigan (hip) and Mario Manningham (knee), cornerback Aaron Ross (quad) and defensive end Osi Umenyiora (knee).
The Eagles are going to be without offensive tackle King Dunlap (concussion) and cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (ankle). Quarterback Michael Vick (ribs) and wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (shoulder, hamstring) are questionable. Neither Vick nor Maclin practiced this week.
Defensive end Brandon Graham is listed as questionable on Friday's injury report with his recovering knee, but head coach Andy Reid revealed that the reason for the questionable status is a rib contusion injury he suffered in last week's game. Graham explained that he physically can play, but ultimately the decision is in Reid's hands.
"I'll be ready. I've been playing through it," Graham said. "(Thursday), I didn't get to do my hot tub and everything to get it warmed up."
The Eagles will get back free safety Nate Allen (concussion) and guard Evan Mathis (toe) this Sunday as they are listed as probable. Both players missed last Sunday's game with their respective injuries.
When asked if he's OK to play, Mathis said "Yeah, I will be."
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