At a Glance
- Eagles will rest key starters for Week 18 after securing a playoff spot.
- Lane Johnson, Nakobe Dean, Dallas Goedert and Jaelan Phillips did not practice Thursday.
- Cameron Williams activated from IR to the 53-man roster, set to debut on Sunday.
- Why it matters: It shows the team’s plan to keep players healthy for the postseason.
Eagles have decided to rest several starters for their final regular-season game against the Washington Commanders, a move that follows the team’s recent playoff berth.
Practice Status for Week 18
During Thursday’s session at the NovaCare Complex, the four players listed as non-participants-Lane Johnson (foot), Nakobe Dean (hamstring), Dallas Goedert (knee) and Jaelan Phillips (ankle)-did not take part. Goedert and Dean watched the drills, while Johnson and Phillips were absent from the reporter-open portion.
- Lane Johnson – foot injury, not practicing
- Nakobe Dean – hamstring injury, not practicing
- Dallas Goedert – knee injury, spectator
- Jaelan Phillips – ankle injury, not seen
Other Players’ Availability
Jihaad Campbell (back/shoulder) was seen practicing despite a limited start, possibly his second straight start. Cameron Williams (OT, shoulder) was active on the field-goal unit, having been moved from IR to the 53-man roster.
| Player | Position | Injury | Practice Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Johnson | OT | foot | Not practicing |
| Nakobe Dean | LB | hamstring | Not practicing |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | knee | Spectator |
| Jaelan Phillips | OLB | ankle | Not seen |
| Jihaad Campbell | LB | back/shoulder | Practicing |
| Cameron Williams | OT | shoulder | Practicing |
The Eagles plan to rest many starters on Sunday, meaning Johnson, Dean, Goedert and Phillips will likely be inactive for the Commanders game. They will also sit out the wild-card round the following week.
Key Takeaways
- Eagles rest key starters for Week 18 to protect roster for playoffs.
- Johnson, Dean, Goedert and Phillips miss Thursday practice due to injuries.
- Cameron Williams activated from IR; expected to debut on Sunday.
With the playoff spot secured, Philadelphia’s strategy focuses on keeping healthy players for the postseason.
