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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Eagles and Jaguars deal with key injuries ahead of upcoming matchup

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Jen Kavanagh Senior Vice President, Media And Marketing | Philadelphia Eagles Website

Jen Kavanagh Senior Vice President, Media And Marketing | Philadelphia Eagles Website

The Philadelphia Eagles made adjustments to their offensive line during Wednesday's practice. Mekhi Becton, the starting right guard, returned as a limited participant after missing time due to a concussion sustained in Week 7 against the New York Giants. Meanwhile, starting left guard Landon Dickerson was absent because of a knee injury.

Becton's absence last week saw Tyler Steen fill his position. Dickerson played 58 snaps in the recent victory over the Bengals. Tight end Dallas Goedert remained out with a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for two games since Week 6.

On defense, Jalen Carter did not practice due to a shoulder issue, despite playing extensively on Sunday. The relationship between this and his previous shoulder injury is unclear. Cornerback Darius Slay also missed practice after leaving Sunday's game with a groin injury; Isaiah Rodgers took his place during the match against the Bengals.

Albert Okwuegbunam participated fully in practice following an abdominal issue.

In Jacksonville, changes were driven by roster moves rather than injuries. The Jaguars traded Cam Robinson to the Minnesota Vikings for draft picks, promoting Walker Little to starting left tackle. Little stepped in last week while Robinson was under concussion protocol.

The Jaguars face multiple offensive injuries. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence lost key players: wide receiver Christian Kirk is out for the season with a collarbone injury, and Brian Thomas Jr., who suffered a chest injury against Green Bay, was limited in practice alongside Gabe Davis (shoulder).

Both of Jacksonville's starting guards—Ezra Cleveland (ankle) and Brandon Scherff (knee)—did not participate in Wednesday's session. Running back Travis Etienne continued limited participation due to a hamstring problem that has kept him out for two games.

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