A.J. Brown and Landon Dickerson returned to practice on Friday, setting the stage for the Philadelphia Eagles’ upcoming clash with the Buffalo Bills.
Star Players Return
Brown, who had his wisdom teeth removed earlier in the week, re-joined the squad with 935 yards on the season and is slated to play on Sunday. Dickerson, who has been dealing with a calf injury in recent weeks, was listed with a brief illness this week and is also expected to be on the field against Buffalo.
Players Likely to Sit
Lane Johnson, who has been nursing a foot injury, missed the entire week of practice and will probably be ruled out for the Bills game when the final injury report is released on Friday. Nakobe Dean, hampered by a hamstring strain sustained during the first half of last week’s game against the Commanders, also missed all of practice and is expected to miss the upcoming matchup.
Comebacks and New Roles
Jalen Carter, the Pro Bowl defensive tackle, completed a full week of practice after missing the last three games. Carter, who underwent shoulder procedures about a month ago, reported feeling the positive effects of the surgery.
Lane Johnson’s sixth straight missed game comes after a Lisfranc sprain suffered against the Lions on November 16. The team will start Fred Johnson in his place, a veteran who has performed well in relief over the past month and a half.
Dean’s hamstring injury has opened the door for rookie Jihaad Campbell to start. Campbell, who began the season as a first-round pick from Alabama, started the first eight games before Dean returned from PUP. He has played sparingly in recent weeks but has shown promise during his time on the field.
All seven players who were full participants on Thursday-LB Zack Baun (hand), LB Jihaad Campbell (back/ankle), DT Jalen Carter (shoulders), T Fred Johnson (calf), TE Cameron Latu (stinger), WR DeVonta Smith (illness), and T Cameron Williams (shoulder)-were back on Friday.
Practice Schedule
The Eagles practiced on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, taking a break on Christmas Day. The team’s schedule reflects a focus on conditioning and player availability as they prepare for the final two games of the regular season.
Key Takeaways
- A.J. Brown and Landon Dickerson return to practice and are expected to play against the Bills.
- Lane Johnson and Nakobe Dean are likely to miss the game due to foot and hamstring injuries, respectively.
- Jalen Carter returns after shoulder procedures, and Fred Johnson will fill in for Lane Johnson.
- Jihaad Campbell steps in for Nakobe Dean, having shown promise in limited action.
The Eagles’ roster adjustments and injury updates underscore the team’s resilience as they head into the season’s closing stretch. Fans can anticipate a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talent in the upcoming game against Buffalo.
