Star rookie defensive sort out Jalen Carter popped up on the Eagles’ harm report on Thursday.
Carter, 22, didn’t apply after being a full participant in Wednesday’s session.
Along with Carter, the Eagles had been additionally with out cornerback Darius Slay (knee) and security Justin Evans (knee) on Thursday. Slay and Evans missed their second straight day of apply, whereas Carter was a brand new addition.
By means of 5 video games, Carter hasn’t simply been good for a rookie. You may make the case he’s been the Eagles’ finest defensive participant and among the finest defensive gamers in your complete NFL. He’s nicely on his approach to profitable NFL Defensive Rookie of the Yr.
In 5 video games this season, Carter already has 3 1/2 sacks, 4 tackles for loss, 4 QB hits, 12 tackles and 23 whole pressures, which ties him for the league lead with Aaron Donald amongst defensive tackles. The No. 9 general decide from Georgia has been great thus far.
Carter’s harm is actually one thing to observe because the Eagles get nearer to Sunday’s 4:25 p.m. kickoff on Sunday at MetLife Stadium towards the Jets.
The excellent news on the defensive sort out place is that there’s an opportunity the Eagles might have Fletcher Cox (again) and Marlon Tuipulotu (triceps) again on Sunday. Cox was a full participant on Friday after being restricted on Wednesday. And Tuipulotu was again as a restricted participant after lacking the primary day of the week.
Right here’s the total harm report from Thursday:
DNP: DT Jalen Carter (ankle), S Justin Evans (knee), CB Darius Slay (knee)
Restricted: S Sydney Brown (hamstring), LB Nakobe Dean (foot), TE Jack Stoll (shoulder), DT Marlon Tuipulotu (triceps)
Full: DT Fletcher Cox (again), RB Rashaad Penny (sickness)
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