The Philadelphia Eagles will be without star defensive tackle Javon Hargrave for “multiple weeks” and according to ESPN’s Tim McManus, a pec strain or pulled chest muscle is the cause.
Eagles DT Javon Hargrave will be sidelined for multiple weeks with a pec strain, according to sources. The injury does not require surgery. Team is focused on getting him ready for the regular season.
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) August 17, 2020
With the season opener against the Washington Football Team set for less than a month from now, the Eagles will likely take every precaution as they work to get the big free-agent signee ready for the games that count.
Derek Barnett is week to week with a lower-body injury as well as the Eagles held their first padded practice of the season on Monday.
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