The Philadelphia Eagles are set to get back two more significant pieces to the defense as the Birds look to be finally rounding into form health-wise. Doug Pederson addressed the media on Wednesday and addressed the lingering injuries for several players.
Alshon Jeffery was listed as “day-to-day” coming out of the bye week after he suffered an ankle injury during the fourth quarter of the team’s win over the Chicago Bears.
Pederson then revealed that left tackle Jason Peters had arthroscopic knee surgery after leaving the Week 6 loss at the Minnesota Vikings. Rookie Andre Dillard has started in his place over the past three games and performed well, but Peters is expected to regain his starting job upon being cleared.
“He should be out there today at practice,” Pederson said. “I fully expect him to — he’ll practice today, and obviously we’ll see where he’s at at the end of the week.”
Linebacker Nigel Bradham (ankle) is expected to be limited during workouts, Pederson said there is a chance he could play this week.
Doug Pederson: Nigel Bradham (ankle) is improving and should be at practice today. Probably won’t be full go. #Eagles
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Cornerback Cre’Von LeBlanc (foot), remains on injured reserve but has been eligible to return since Week 9.
Pederson stated that he’ll continue to rehab before returning to practice.