With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers making their prime time debut on Monday Night Football next week, their first injury report may have Bucs fans concerned with the health of their defense. Fortunately for Tampa Bay, the Philadelphia Eagles appear to be in much rougher shape.
Defensive tackle Vita Vea (pectoral) and safety Ryan Neal (rib/knee) make their first appearances on the injury list this year, both deemed limited participants at Thursday’s practice. Rookies Calijah Kancey (calf) and SirVocea Dennis (hamstring) are both still sitting out practice. Starting cornerback Carlton Davis (toe) appears to be on the mend as his status was upgraded to limited participation after being held out the past week.
The Eagles on the other hand had a dozen players on their injury report. The most significant inclusions are starting defensive tackles Fletcher Cox (ribs) and Jordan Davis (ankle) as well as starting cornerback James Bradberry (concussion), all of whom are listed as limited participants at practice. It is far too early to predict how these injuries will impact their availability for Monday Night Football, but that many names does increase the likelihood that some will miss their matchup with Tampa Bay.
[lawrence-auto-related count=5]