The Philadelphia Eagles are patiently waiting to get one of the most dynamic pass catchers in the game back and Dallas Goedert is hopeful that his return will happen on Sunday night.
The Eagles star tight end had racked up 13 receptions for 138 yards and a touchdown before his injury early in the Bengals game. He’s hopeful that he’ll be able to play on Sunday but he’s taking the necessary precautions.
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert says the keys for him being able to return Sunday night vs Cowboys will be showing he can run sharp routes + hold blocks as he recovers from a high ankle sprain and small fracture in tibia@6abc #DallasGoedert #Eagles https://t.co/FLVyOsoKXm pic.twitter.com/g7zg9OYBZp
— Jeff Skversky 6abc (@JeffSkversky) October 30, 2020
Goedert said that, in order for him to play, his ankle has to be strong enough to hold up while blocking in the run game or running a route.
“I’m feeling good. It’s been a blast being able to get out there with the team again, just see their faces a little bit more,” Goedert said after Thursday’s practice via The Inquirer. “When you’re on IR, you’re out of the building for a while. So it’s been good to see those guys. It’s just been a blast to be back. For Sunday, we’re still just day by day. I got to go out there, ran some routes with Carson today. But we’re still taking it slow, making sure everything’s the way it’s supposed to be.”
Goedert made it clear that he won’t play at “75 percent” and easily expose himself to being covered by Cowboys defenders.
Prior to his injury, Goedert was establishing himself as a top-7 tight end and the Eagles will need him healthy for a playoff run with Zach Ertz out indefinitely.
[listicle id=642822]
[lawrence-related id=642870,642814,642820,642833,642835,642824]