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Sunday, December 22, 2024

Eagles announce key player absences ahead of matchup against Buccaneers

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Don Smolenski President | Philadelphia Eagles Website

Don Smolenski President | Philadelphia Eagles Website

The Eagles are in Tampa Bay preparing for a 1 PM kickoff against the Buccaneers, marking a rematch of the 2023 Wild Card round. On Sunday morning, the Eagles announced that All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson has been downgraded to out with a concussion. He sustained the injury in last Sunday's win over the Saints. Fred Johnson will start at right tackle today against the Buccaneers.

In addition to Lane Johnson, the Eagles will be without both of their star wide receivers A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (concussion). Brown will miss his third straight game despite returning to practice as a limited participant on Friday. Smith was unable to clear concussion protocol after taking a hit to the head in last Sunday's win over the Saints.

With Brown and Smith out, and Britain Covey on Injured Reserve due to a shoulder injury, the Eagles elevated receivers Parris Campbell and John Ross from the practice squad. Campbell had two catches for 13 yards after being brought up for the Saints game. Ross returned to the Eagles on September 24 and will make his debut today.

Guard/tackle Darian Kinnard is active and will make his Eagles debut after signing with the team in February.

Here is the full list of inactives for the Eagles:

- A.J. Brown | WR

- Lane Johnson | T

- Trevor Keegan | G

- Tanner McKee | 3rd QB

- DeVonta Smith | WR

- Devin White | LB

- Byron Young | DT

For the Buccaneers, defensive lineman Vita Vea is active after missing last week's game with a knee injury. Calijah Kancey is out and will miss his fourth straight game due to a calf injury.

Here is a full list of Buccaneers' inactives:

- Jake Camarda | P

- Devin Culp | TE

- Luke Goedeke | T

- Calijah Kancey | DL

- Jalen McMillan | WR

- Jose Ramirez | OLB

- Antoine Winfield Jr. | S

– Written by Liam Wichser

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