Eagles vs. Bears: Thursday injury report

Eagles safety Reed Blankenship didn’t practice due to a knee injury, while 10 other players were listed as limited participants ahead of the matchup against the Bears

Philadelphia returned to practice on Thursday with 10 players listed as limited participants and Reed Blankenship as the only person not to practice.

The Eagles (12-1) are coming off a win over the Giants and will head to Soldier Field to face Justin Fields and the rebuilding Bears.

Chicago is coming off a bye week, and will look to set a trap for Philadelphia will a looming matchup against Dallas set for Christmas eve.

Both teams are dealing with injuries and here’s the Thursday designation report.

What the Eagles are saying ahead of Week 15 matchup vs. Bears

With Philadelphia and Chicago set for a Sunday matchup, here are some pre-game quotes and what the Eagles are saying ahead of Week 15 against the Bears

The Eagles (12-1) and Bears (3-10) are set for a Sunday matchup that’ll feature two of the NFL’s top young quarterbacks.

Jalen Hurts is in the thick of the MVP race and on pace for over 4,000 yards passing and 800 rushing yards.

Chicago will counter with second-year quarterback Justin Fields, who has 1,896 yards passing with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. As a rusher, Fields is just as talented as Hurts if not better, and has 905 rushing yards and eight touchdowns.

With preparation starting for both teams, here’s what the Eagles are saying ahead of the matchup.

NFL Week 15 TV coverage maps

If you’re not in the Philadelphia, Chicago, Indianapolis, Green Bay, or midwest area, here’s your TV broadcast map for Week 15

Philadelphia will look to inch closer toward a division title while maintaining its hold on the top seed and home-field advantage.

The Eagles are headed to Chicago Sunday to face the rebuilding Bears, and second-year quarterback, Justin Fields.

Fans in the Windy City are hoping the former Ohio State star can duplicate Jalen Hurts and continue to develop heading into 2023.

With the matchup taking place during the early game on Fox, here’s the television watch from via 506 Sports.

Eagles sign safety Anthony Harris and punter Brett Kern to the practice squad

Eagles sign Anthony Harris and Brett Kern to the practice squad and release Auden Tate and Marquise Blair from the practice squad

The Eagles announced four practice squad moves, signing safety Anthony Harris and punter Brett Kern while releasing Auden Tate and Marquise Blair.

Kern was brought in to replace Arryn Siposs who was placed on injured reserve, while Harris will replace Reed Blankenship in the lineup.

Philadelphia has one open roster spot ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Bears and it expected that tight end Dallas Goedert will return to the lineup.

Eagles to sign safety Anthony Harris ahead of Week 15 matchup against Bears

With C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Reed Blankenship both out, the Philadelphia Eagles are bringing back veteran safety Anthony Harris ahead of Week 15 matchup against the Bears

The Eagles are bringing back a familiar face, signing safety Anthony Harris to a deal according to Adam Schefter.

According to Mike Garafalo, Anthony Harris was a guest at the NovaCare Complex on Monday, after Reed Blankenship suffered a low-grade knee sprain in Sunday’s win over the Giants.

During the summer, Harris signed to the Broncos practice squad after losing the roster battle with Blankenship, and he was recently released.

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Eagles had free agent safety Anthony Harris in for a visit

The Philadelphia Eagles had Anthony Harris in for a free-agent visit with both C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Reed Blankenship dealing with injuries

The Eagles are thin at the safety position and had a familiar name in for a free-agent visit.

According to Mike Garafalo, Anthony Harris was a guest at the NovaCare Complex after Reed Blankenship suffered a low-grade knee sprain in Sunday’s win over the Giants.

Harris signed to the Broncos practice squad after losing the roster battle with Blankenship, and he was recently released.

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8 potential replacements for Eagles injured safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson

Here are eight players that Philadelphia could consider as potential replacements for an injured C.J. Gardner-Johnson in the Eagles’ secondary

The Eagles could be without safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson for a few weeks after a test revealed that he suffered a lacerated kidney in the Sunday night win over the Packers.

Former Eagles star tight end Zach Ertz suffered a similar injury late in the 2019 season during a win over the Cowboys and was expected to miss the playoffs.

The NFL’s interception leader with six, Gardner-Johnson has been a stabilizing force at safety.

Here are eight potential replacements for Gardner-Johnson.

18 Eagles who could be free agents at the end of 2022 NFL season

We’re taking an early look at a list of Philadelphia Eagles players finishing the final year of their contracts in 2022

The Eagles are 8-1 and roaring towards back-to-back playoff berths, and yet, it’s never too soon for an early look at the key players who’ll be entering free agency.

Philadelphia has 18 guys who could hit the open market and a combined 4 ERFA and RFA’s who’ll be looking to return to the Eagles in some compacity.

Miles Sanders could be playing for his future with the team, while players like James Bradberry, Kyzir White, and Javon Hargrave will look for big paydays.

Here’s an early look at the Eagles’ 2023 free agents courtesy of Over The Cap.

Anthony Harris adds depth to Broncos’ secondary with Caden Sterns sidelined

With Caden Sterns (hip) still on injured reserve, Anthony Harris gives the Broncos more depth at safety.

After placing center Lloyd Cushenberry (groin) on injured reserve on Tuesday, the Denver Broncos filled his spot on the 53-man roster by promoting safety Anthony Harris from the practice squad.

Harris (6-1, 192 pounds) is an eighth-year defensive back who started his career with the Minnesota Vikings under George Paton. After six seasons in Minnesota, Harris played for the Philadelphia Eagles last season before joining the Broncos this year.

The veteran defensive back has totaled 356 tackles, 31 pass breakups, 10 interceptions and four forced fumbles in 97 career games (61 starts).

Harris was elevated from the practice squad to the game-day roster twice this season, primarily to play on special teams. He will now become the fifth safety on the active roster, joining Justin Simmons, Kareem Jackson, P.J. Locke and Delarrin Turner-Yell.

Broncos second-year safety Caden Sterns (hip) has to sit out at least two more games after he was placed on injured reserve before the team’s game in London.

Harris will fill Sterns’ former spot on the roster, but he’ll likely play more on special teams than in the secondary over the next two weeks.

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Broncos activate 3 from IR, elevate 2 from practice squad for ‘MNF’

The Broncos activated DB Justin Simmons, CB Michael Ojemudia and TE Greg Dulcich from IR ahead of MNF.

The Denver Broncos are getting some reinforcements ahead of their Monday Night Football showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Broncos have activated safety Justin Simmons (quad), cornerback Greg Dulcich (hamstring) and cornerback Michael Ojemudia (elbow) from injured reserve to the 53-man roster, the team announced Monday.

Denver had three open spots on the active roster before those activations so no corresponding roster moves were needed to make room for the trio of players.

Additionally, the Broncos elevated safety Anthony Harris and long snapper Mitchell Fraboni from the practice squad to the game-day roster for Week 6. Harris will help fill in for injured safety Caden Sterns on special teams. Fraboni will be filling in for injured long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer.

Players on the practice squad can be elevated to the game-day roster up to three times during the season without having to clear waivers to revert back to the practice squad after the game. This week marks a second elevation for Harris and the first elevation for Fraboni.

Monday’s game will be nationally televised on ESPN (how to watch).

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