At a Glance
- Eagles rest starters for Week 18 finale vs Commanders
- Six players ruled out due to injuries
- Rookie tackle Cameron Williams will make NFL debut
- Why it matters: Resting starters keeps key players healthy while still aiming to secure a 2-seed in the NFC.
The Philadelphia Eagles will be short-handed in their regular-season finale against the Washington Commanders, as head coach Nick Sirianni opted to rest most starters to preserve their health for the playoffs.
Key Inactives and Roster Moves
The team will miss DT Jalen Carter, LB Nakobe Dean, G Landon Dickerson, S Marcus Epps, TE Dallas Goedert, T Lane Johnson, and OLB Jaelan Phillips. Six players were ruled out on Friday’s injury report, all due to hip, hamstring, concussion, knee, foot, or ankle issues.
- Jalen Carter – hip injury
- Nakobe Dean – hamstring injury
- Marcus Epps – concussion
- Dallas Goedert – knee injury
- Lane Johnson – foot injury
- Jaelan Phillips – ankle injury
Player Elevations and Debut
Long snapper Rick Lovato and defensive back Brandon Johnson have been elevated to the active roster, while rookie offensive tackle Cameron Williams was activated from IR earlier in the week and will make his debut.
| Player | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rick Lovato | Long snapper | Active |
| Brandon Johnson | Defensive back | Active |
| Cameron Williams | Offensive tackle | Activated from IR |
Key Takeaways
- Eagles rest starters to protect key players for playoffs.
- Six players are out with injuries spanning hip, hamstring, concussion, knee, foot, and ankle.
- Rookie Cameron Williams will debut in Week 18.
With a rest strategy in place, the Eagles aim to finish the season strong and move up the NFC seed, while giving fresh talent a chance to contribute.
