Andre Dillard forearm fracture – Syndication Server

Eagles left tackle Andre Dillard to undergo surgery on broken forearm

Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Andre Dillard is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing surgery for a forearm fracture

#Eagles OT Andre Dillard will undergo surgery to repair his broken forearm tomorrow, sources say, with the procedure aimed at stability. The timetable of 4-6 weeks of recovery remains the same.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 5, 2022

The Eagles are expected to be without Andre Dillard for a month after the veteran left tackle had surgery for a fractured forearm.

Ian Rapoport is reporting that Dillard is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks while he recovers, and the team could choose to place him on injured reserve, meaning he’d miss six weeks of action.

Dillard, 26, is the primary backup to starting left tackle Jordan Mailata.

With Dillard sidelined, Jack Driscoll can play both guard, and tackle spot as a reserve on the 53-man roster.

Philadelphia also has veteran Le’Raven Clark and Kayode Awosika on its practice squad.

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Eagles left tackle Andre Dillard suffered a fractured forearm in practice

Philadelphia Eagles backup left tackle Andre Dillard suffered a fractured forearm in practice on Thursday

The Eagles held onto Andre Dillard this summer, choosing not to trade their backup left tackle and a former first-round pick.

Dillard is the insurance policy for star left tackle Jordan Mailata, but his availability could be questioned after he suffered a forearm fracture in Thursday’s practice.

#Eagles T Andre Dillard suffered a nondisplaced fracture in his forearm in practice today, sources say. Further testing is needed to determine the best course of action and timeline for a return but the expectation is Dillard will be available for a majority of the season.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 1, 2022

According to OrthoInfo, the length of time Dillard will out depends on the severity of the fracture.

A stable fracture may require 3 to 4 weeks in a cast. A more severe fracture may need to be immobilized for 6 to 10 weeks.

Dillard is in the final year of his rookie deal, and his talent as a reserve plays a significant part in the Eagles having the best offensive line and the top depth in the NFL.

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