The Eagles obtained a few key gamers again on the sphere for apply on Thursday as they put together to face the Dolphins on Sunday Evening Soccer.
After being listed among the many non-participants to start the week, each Lane Johnson (ankle) and DeVonta Smith (hamstring) returned to the sphere on Thursday as restricted individuals. That’s an encouraging signal.
Each Johnson and Smith have been restricted on Thursday however each mentioned they’re going to play towards the Dolphins. Johnson confirmed that to veteran reporter Derrick Gunn that he is good to go and Smith instructed reporters within the locker room that he’s going to play.
Johnson and Smith participated in particular person drills throughout the portion of apply open to reporters. Johnson lined up with the beginning offensive line at his common proper deal with spot. Smith took half in stretched earlier than briefly taking a visit inside. However he returned for particular person drills.
Whereas Johnson and Smith have been practising, security Reed Blankenship (ribs) was a spectator and nickel cornerback Bradley Roby (shoulder) was not in attendance.
Right here’s the total damage report from Thursday:
Didn’t take part: S Reed Blankenship (ribs), CB Bradley Roby (shoulder)
Restricted: DT Jalen Carter (ankle), TE Dallas Goedert (groin), T Lane Johnson (ankle), WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring)
Full: S Sydney Brown (hamstring), CB Eli Ricks (knee), CB Darius Slay (knee), DT Marlon Tuipulotu (triceps), DT Milton Williams (ankle)
The Eagles have handled a ton of accidents of their secondary this season and that’s persevering with in Week 7.
However it’s very encouraging to see Slay turn out to be a full participant. The Eagles anticipate to see him play towards the Dolphins after lacking final week’s sport towards the Jets.
After the Eagles started the week with a walkthrough on Wednesday, this was their first apply for the reason that loss to the Jets. It was additionally our first probability to see Julio Jones in an Eagles jersey.
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