At a Glance
- Philadelphia Eagles will rest several starters for Week 18 vs. Commanders.
- Injuries to Nakobe Dean, Dallas Goedert, Lane Johnson, and Jaelan Phillips.
- The injury report lists Dean hamstring, Goedert knee, Johnson foot, Phillips ankle, Campbell back/shoulder, Williams shoulder.
- Why it matters: The lineup could shape the Eagles’ final regular-season outcome and set the tone for the playoffs.
The Eagles are preparing for their season finale against the Washington Commanders by resting key starters and managing a roster riddled with injuries. A Wednesday injury report lists several players who will likely miss the game.
Injury Report Overview
The first-week injury report released Wednesday shows that several starters are sidelined. Defensive end Nakobe Dean is out with a hamstring strain, while tight end Dallas Goedert is nursing a knee injury. Offensive tackle Lane Johnson will miss time with a foot issue.
Outside the line, outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips is listed with an ankle injury, and linebacker Jihaad Campbell has a back and shoulder issue. The only player on the roster listed as fully injured is offensive tackle Cameron Williams with a shoulder injury.
- Nakobe Dean – hamstring
- Dallas Goedert – knee
- Lane Johnson – foot
- Jaelan Phillips – ankle
- Jihaad Campbell – back/shoulder
- Cameron Williams – shoulder
Practice Schedule
The Eagles conducted a walkthrough on Wednesday but will hold additional practices on Thursday and Friday to keep the team ready for the game. Because the team is resting many starters, they are likely to keep the injured players on the sidelines for Sunday.
Game Implications
With the rest of the roster, the Eagles will have to rely on depth players such as Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Smael Mondon on defense. The decision to keep injured players out could influence the game’s outcome against the Commanders.
Key Takeaways
- Several starters are sidelined, including Dean, Goedert, Johnson, and Phillips.
- The team will practice on Thursday and Friday before the final game.
- Depth players like Trotter Jr. and Mondon may see increased playing time.
The Eagles’ strategy of resting starters and managing injuries could set the tone for their final regular-season game and influence their playoff prospects.
