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Eagles players Bryce Huff (wrist; IR) and Britain Covey (neck) have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders
The Eagles released their final Week 16 injury report, and A.J. Brown was a full participant and had no injury designation ahead of Sunday’s game against the Commanders.
Bryce Huff (wrist/IR) and Britain Covey (neck) were ruled out.
Friday’s Injury Report#PHIvsWAS pic.twitter.com/qDkC7E9JfM
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 20, 2024
Brown (concussion) is questionable. A.J. Brown (knee) and Landon Dickerson (knee) were limited in practice today, but they are good for Sunday.
Philadelphia Eagles open the practice window for Bryce Huff ahead of Week 16 game vs. Washington Commanders
The Eagles have the NFL’s No. 1 defense, and their already dominant pass rusher, Bryce Huff, will be healthy for the stretch run.
Philadelphia announced that the pass rusher would have his practice window opened after missing.
Huff was placed on IR after undergoing a procedure on his ailing wrist.
We have signed TE Kevin Foelsch to the practice squad and opened the practice window for DE Bryce Huff. pic.twitter.com/P1RglXQBif
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 18, 2024
Huff was initially diagnosed with a hand injury that significantly limited his playing time in their win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Due to the issue, he only played a handful of snaps.
A major free agent acquisition who signed a three-year, $51 million contract last spring, Huff had appeared ten games, logging five tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble, 11 quarterback hurries, one quarterback hit, and 14 quarterback pressures in 154 pass rush snaps for the Eagles before the injury.
With Huff struggling off the edge, Philadelphia relied on Brandon Graham, Josh Sweat, and Nolan Smith to provide pressure.
With Graham on IR, Huff could carve out a role behind Smith.
A sea of Eagles fans took over SoFi Stadium, carrying Philadelphia to its 7th straight win on Sunday night as Saquon Barkley rushed for 255 yards on the night
The Eagles are 9-2 and have won seven straight games after Saquon Barkley exploded in the running game, and A.J. Brown was dominant in the passing game. Philadelphia put the league on notice with a 37-20 win at SoFi Stadium on Sunday.
If not for a late Matthew Stafford touchdown pass to Cooper Kupp, Philadelphia would have exited Los Angeles with a 37-14 road win just seven days before a monster matchup with the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13.
MVP chants for Saquon, whose monster season continues. pic.twitter.com/jfb7qCmOKE
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 25, 2024
Barkley rushed for 255 yards on the night and had 302 total yards of offense in a game that saw A.J. Brown log 109 yards receiving and a touchdown on seven targets.
Philadelphia Eagles place Bryce Huff on Injured Reserve
The Philadelphia Eagles will be without Bryce Huff for an extended period after he undergoes a procedure on his ailing wrist.
Huff was initially diagnosed with a hand injury that significantly limited his playing time in their win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Due to the issue, he only played a handful of snaps.
We have placed DE Bryce Huff on Injured Reserve. pic.twitter.com/7dVcb2NbeQ
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 22, 2024
A major free agent acquisition who signed a three-year, $51 million contract last spring, Huff has appeared in all ten games, logging five tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble, 11 quarterback hurries, one quarterback hit, and 14 quarterback pressures in 154 pass rush snaps for the Eagles.
With Huff struggling off the edge, Philadelphia has relied on Brandon Graham, Josh Sweat, and Nolan Smith to provide pressure off the edge.
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The Eagles returned to practice on Wednesday, and Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts was limited with a lower body injury
The Eagles released their initial injury report for Week 12, and star quarterback Jalen Hurts was a limited participant because of an ankle injury.
Hurts told reporters it’s part of a “mini-program” to be healthy for the stretch run, and he’ll fully practice the next two days.
The #Eagles listed QB Jalen Hurts as limited in practice with an ankle injury.
Hurts told reporters it’s part of a “mini-program” to be healthy for the stretch run and he’ll fully practice the next two days.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 20, 2024
Earlier in the day, the Eagles announced that Bryce Huff would miss time following a Thursday surgery on his injured wrist.
DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was a non-participant, along with Jalyx Hunt and Milton Williams. Linebacker Nakobe Dean was a limited participant, while Britain Covey logged a full practice on his first day back.
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Eagles edge rusher Bryce Huff could miss time after undergoing a procedure on his wrist.
Jeff McLane reports that the Eagles could be without pass rusher Bryce Huff for an extended period after he undergoes a procedure on his ailing wrist.
Huff was initially diagnosed with a hand injury that significantly limited his playing time in their win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Due to the issue, he only played a handful of snaps.
#Eagles DE Bryce Huff will undergo a procedure on his wrist Thursday, per NFL sources.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) November 20, 2024
A major free agent acquisition who signed a three-year, $51 million contract last spring, Huff has appeared in all ten games, logging five tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble, 11 quarterback hurries, one quarterback hit, and 14 quarterback pressures in 154 pass rush snaps for the Eagles.
With Huff struggling off the edge, Philadelphia has relied on Brandon Graham, Josh Sweat, and Nolan Smith to provide pressure off the edge.
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The Eagles’ offense continued their first-half struggles, but Vic Fangio’s unit was stout and dominant, allowing just 71 yards to the Saints. Jalen Hurts turned the football over twice, and Nick Sirianni aggressively went for a fourth down …
The Eagles’ offense continued their first-half struggles, but Vic Fangio’s unit was stout and dominant, allowing just 71 yards to the Saints. Jalen Hurts turned the football over twice, and Nick Sirianni aggressively went for a fourth down conversion over attempting a field goal late in the first half, costing Philadelphia points.
The Eagles trail 3-0 at the end of the first half, and we have the sights and sounds from the Caesars Superdome.
Bryce Huff plans adjust his pass rush vs. opposing offensive tackles
The Eagles signed Bryce Huff to a three-year, $51 million deal in free agency, hoping to transform the former Jets pass rusher into a younger, more explosive version of Haason Reddick.
Huff was a nonfactor in game one, playing fewer snaps than Josh Sweat, Brandon Graham, and Nolan Smith. After Week 1, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio again offered some tough love and made it clear that Huff wouldn’t see more significant snaps until he started to separate himself.
Fangio said for Bryce Huff to play more, he must separate himself from the other edge rushers. Huff was again a nonfactor in the Week 2 loss to the Falcons, and earlier this week, he talked about adjusting his pass rush.
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Last season, he played in just 42 percent of the Jets’ defensive snaps, as he was used solely in pass-rushing situations.
Through two weeks, Huff hasn’t even performed in that role, logging two total tackles, a 57.8 grade from PFF, and playing 31 pass rush snaps, with two quarterback hurries and two quarterback pressures.
It wasn’t the most explosive first half, but Philadelphia rode the emotion of Nick Foles’ retirement and a raucous crowd to keep Atlanta out of the end zone late in the first half. The Eagles hold a 7-6 lead heading into the second half. Playing …
It wasn’t the most explosive first half, but Philadelphia rode the emotion of Nick Foles’ retirement and a raucous crowd to keep Atlanta out of the end zone late in the first half. The Eagles hold a 7-6 lead heading into the second half.
Playing without A.J. Brown, Philadelphia used a DeVonta Smith touchdown catch to establish a 7-3 first-half lead before the Falcons pulled within one.
Here are sights and sounds from the first half.
It wasn’t the most explosive first half, but Philadelphia rode the emotion of Nick Foles’ retirement and a raucous crowd to keep Atlanta out of the end zone late in the first half. The Eagles hold a 7-6 lead heading into the second half. Playing …
It wasn’t the most explosive first half, but Philadelphia rode the emotion of Nick Foles’ retirement and a raucous crowd to keep Atlanta out of the end zone late in the first half. The Eagles hold a 7-6 lead heading into the second half.
Playing without A.J. Brown, Philadelphia used a DeVonta Smith touchdown catch to establish a 7-3 first-half lead before the Falcons pulled within one.
With the second half set to begin, here are takeaways and observations from the first half.
Primarily a punt returner, Covey joined DeVonta Smith and Jahan Dotson for the second snap, lined up as an outside receiver. Covey had two catches in the first half, for six yards on two targets.
Monday saw a matchup of two similar running backs with the veteran Saquon Barkley, and second year running back Bijan Robinson. Through two quarters, Robinson has the lead. The Falcons star has 10 carries for 72 yards, and one catch for 72 yards. Barkley has eight carries for 37 yards rushing in the first half.
Whether it was a punishment or by some design, Eagles star defensive tackle Jalen Carter didn’t see a snap in the game’s first series. He was back in the lineup for the second series. CArter finished the first half with one tackle.
At this rate the Eagles best offensive play is Jalen Hurts running. Hurts has 47 yards rushing on the Eagles final drive of the half. Hurts was 9-13 passing for 70 yards and one touchdown. He had six carries for 51 yards rushing.
Smith was going to be the focal point of the Eagles offense with A.J. Brown out and the Heisman Trophy winner rose to the occasion. Smith had three catches for 30 yards and a touchdown on the Eagles four possessions.
