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Eagles vs. Chiefs, Super Bowl injury updates: Latest news on DeVonta Smith, Jalen Carter

Patrick Mahomes remains on Kansas City Chiefs injury report as a full participant, while Jalen Carter and DeVonta Smith were limited participants

The Eagles and Chiefs released their Wednesday injury reports for the Super Bowl. Both teams must have star players with designations ahead of next Sunday’s finale for the Lombardi Trophy.

For Philadelphia,  DT Jalen Carter (illness), Kenneth Gainwell (concussion), Brandon Graham (elbow), and DeVonta Smith (hamstring) were all limited participants.

Zack Baun (groin), Britain Covey (neck), Landon Dickerson (knee), Dallas Goedert (ankle), Cam Jurgens (back), and C.J. Uzomah (abdomen were all full participants.

Gainwell, Covey, Graham, and Uzomah are all listed as questionable before the team departs for New Orleans.

The Chiefs put out their practice report for Wednesday, and The only Kansas City player limited in practice today was WR Skyy Moore (abdomen). QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) and OT Jawaan Taylor (knee) were full participants.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains on the report with his lingering ankle injury. Mahomes has been listed on the report every week since Week 16 after he sprained his right ankle against the Browns in a December 15 game.

He has remained a full participant, though, in the entire postseason.

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Howie Roseman explains why Eagles haven’t extended Zack Baun, other key free agents

Eagles GM Howie Roseman could be looking to stack up on compensatory picks after he explained why the Eagles didn’t hand out contract extensions to key 2025 free agents like Zack Baun, Josh Sweat and others

The Eagles have 19 pending free agents, and with some big names looking to cash in, the Philadelphia defense could look quite different in 2024.

During his Super Bowl opening-night press conference, the Eagles GM provided insight into his thinking, explaining to Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia why he didn’t extend contracts to several key free agents.

“Once you start doing that, it’s almost like, are you picking favorites?” Roseman said. “And the other guys start saying, ‘What about me?’ And they start playing for themselves as opposed to the team.

“Now, we’ve seen that probably costs you money in the long run as you’re doing it. But when you have an opportunity to compete for a championship, it’s worth that sacrifice I think.”

Philadelphia has several critical free agents who probably want to return to the Eagles but could land massive paydays on the open market. Zack Baun, Mekhi Becton, Milton Williams, Josh Sweat, Isaiah Rodgers, and Kenneth Gainwell could land lucrative deals when the new league year begins.

Roseman admitted that he watches Baun and Becton’s price tag grow daily but sacrificed potential long-term deals for a Super Bowl run without distractions.

“I’ll do anything for a championship,” Roseman said. “So if that’s the trade-off and maybe we lose a player, I won’t like that, but I’ll take it.”

The six free agents listed above will all have major suitors on the open market, but if those players depart, the Eagles can land upwards of four compensatory picks.

Sights and sounds from Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl LIX Opening Night

The Eagles and Chiefs are in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, with the host, Philadelphia, arriving on Sunday an hour before Kansas City. Philadelphia participated in a weightlifting session at the Saints facility before the festivities kicked off massively on Monday night with Super Bowl Opening Night fueled by Gatorade at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans as players and coaches make their first public appearance during Super Bowl week! With the Eagles taking the practice field on Wednesday, we’re looking at sights and sounds from opening night. ***

2025 Free Agency: Can Steelers afford Tee Higgins’ massive payday?

The Steelers may be interested in Tee Higgins, but his price tag could force them to consider a cheaper alternative.

The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves once again in search of receiver help heading into 2025. Bengals WR  Tee Higgins, arguably the biggest free-agent wide receiver this offseason, has been tied to the Black and Gold as of late. However, he may prove too expensive for the Steelers’ taste.

According to ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler, Higgins is expected to break the $30 million per year mark. Fowler noted that he has heard discussions of Higgins’ contract being lower—closer to Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith’s $25 million per year—but ultimately, more team personnel believe it will be much higher:

“The rest saw him breaking into the $30 million range, based on his status as a No. 1-caliber receiver and the number of teams desperate for pass-catching help.”

This could prove troublesome for the rest of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster, with T.J. Watt, George Pickens, and DeShon Elliott set to hit free agency in 2026—all of whom could command massive contracts in their own right.

Should the Pittsburgh Steelers settle for a cheaper veteran option, such as WR Amari Cooper, or is Higgins’ talent too great to pass up in 2025 free agency?

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LOOK: Eagles arrive in New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl LIX

The Philadelphia Eagles arrive in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl LIX matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome

The Eagles have arrived for Super Bowl LIX, with Nick Sirianni’s team landing about two hours after departing Philadelphia following a pep rally at Lincoln Financial Field.

The team will now hunker down before the festivities kick off on Monday night. Gatorade will fuel Super Bowl Opening Night at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, where players and coaches will make their first public appearance during Super Bowl week!

You can be there as players and coaches make their first public appearance during Super Bowl week.

Opening Night replaces the traditional “media day” that the NFL hosts for hundreds of media members.

With Super Bowl week officially underway, here are some top photos from Philadelphia arriving in New Orleans.

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14 players listed on Eagles’ injury reports ahead of Super Bowl LIX

14 players were listed on the Philadelphia #Eagles’ injury report heading into their Super Bowl LIX matchup against the Kansas City #Chiefs.

The Philadelphia Eagles may be without a few key players when they square off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

Philadelphia listed 14 players on its injury reports this week, though many of the biggest stars who were held out of practice were not dealing with any condition that would have affected their ability to run drills.

Instead, players like running back Saquon Barkley, wide receiver A.J. Brown, and tight end Dallas Goedert were simply given the week off to rest.

However, key starters like wideout DeVonta Smith, offensive lineman Landon Dickerson, and Cam Jeurgens were all non-participants in the Eagles’ practice sessions.

Check out Philadelphia’s full injury report below;

The Chiefs are entering next week’s game with far fewer injury concerns than the Eagles.

Stay tuned to see how Philadelphia’s injuries impact the Eagles’ ability to perform against Kansas City on both sides of the ball in Super Bowl LIX on February 9.

Eagles vs. Chiefs, Super Bowl LIX injury report: Brandon Graham among 4 listed as questionable

Patrick Mahomes remains on Kansas City Chiefs injury report as a full participant, while Brandon Graham and Kenneth Gainwell are questionable for Super Bowl LIX

The Eagles and Chiefs released their Friday injury reports for the Super Bowl. Both teams must have star players with designations ahead of next Sunday’s finale for the Lombardi Trophy.

For Philadelphia, RB Saquon Barkley (rest), WR AJ Brown (rest), G Landon Dickerson (knee), RB Kenny Gainwell (concussion/knee), TE Dallas Goedert (rest/ankle), C Cam Jurgens (back), CB Eli Ricks (illness), WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring), and LB Zack Baun (rest) all missed practice.

Gainwell, Covey, Graham, and Uzomah are all listed as questionable before the team departs for New Orleans.

The Chiefs put out their practice report for Friday, and Kansas City has four players who were full participants, while Sky Moore is listed as doubtful.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains on the report with his lingering ankle injury. Mahomes has been listed on the report every week since Week 16 after he sprained his right ankle against the Browns in a December 15 game.

He has remained a full participant, though, in the entire postseason.

Safety Bryan Cook (quad), offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee), and cornerback Jaylen Watson (ankle) are the other Chiefs on the report as full participants.

Both teams will likely have practice sessions on Saturday before departing for New Orleans on Sunday one hour apart.

DeVonta Smith injury update: Latest news on Eagles WR

DeVonta Smith is dealing with a hamstring injury and missed the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday practice ahead of Super Bowl LIX

The Eagles took the practice field for the first time in preparation for Super Bowl LIX against Kansas City, and the star pass catcher sat out with a hamstring injury.

Smith has suffered hamstring and back injuries at specific points this season and could be out until at least Friday or Saturday.

On Wednesday for Philadelphia, RB Saquon Barkley (rest), WR AJ Brown (rest), G Landon Dickerson (knee), RB Kenny Gainwell (concussion/knee), TE Dallas Goedert (rest/ankle), C Cam Jurgens (back), DT Moro Ojomo (shoulder), Smith (hamstring), and T/G Brett Toth (knee) all would have missed practice.

Eagles WR Britain Covey (neck) would have been a full participant.

Brown has been nursing a knee injury for weeks and has sat out key practices for load management after earning All-Pro honors for the third straight year.

Eagles vs. Chiefs initial Super Bowl LIX injury report

Patrick Mahomes remains on Kansas City Chiefs injury report as a full participant, while DeVonta Smith is on Eagles injury report with a hamstring injury

The Eagles and Chiefs released their initial injury report for Super Bowl LIX, with both teams having star players with designations ahead of next Sunday’s finale for the Lombardi Trophy.

Neither team practiced Wednesday, with Kansas City and Philadelphia releasing injury estimations.

For Philadelphia, RB Saquon Barkley (rest), WR AJ Brown (rest), G Landon Dickerson (knee), RB Kenny Gainwell (concussion/knee), TE Dallas Goedert (rest/ankle), C Cam Jurgens (back), DT Moro Ojomo (shoulder), WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring), and T/G Brett Toth (knee) all would have missed practice.

Eagles WR Britain Covey (neck), would have been a full participant.

The Chiefs put out their estimated practice report for Wednesday for Kansas City, with five players listed. All five were estimated as full participants.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains on the report with his lingering ankle injury. Mahomes has been listed on the report every week since Week 16 after he sprained his right ankle against the Browns in a December 15 game.

He has remained a full participant, though, in the entire postseason.

Safety Bryan Cook (quad), running back Kareem Hunt (quad), offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee), and cornerback Jaylen Watson (ankle) are the other Chiefs on the report as full participants.

Both teams will likely have practice sessions on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday before departing for New Orleans on Sunday one hour apart.

DeVonta Smith becomes Eagles all-time postseason receiving yards leader

Former Alabama WR DeVonta Smith makes postseason history with the Philadelphia Eagles.

For the second time in three seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles are headed to the NFC Championship game with a Super Bowl appearance on the line. It’s the fourth straight post-season appearance for the Eagles who have relied heavily on former Alabama Crimson Tide standouts QB Jalen Hurts, WR DeVonta Smith and IOL Landon Dickerson during that run.

Smith specifically has been outstanding for the Eagles since being selected No. 10 overall in the 2021 NFL draft after his 2020 Heisman Trophy campaign. During his four seasons with Philadelphia, Smith has posted 343 receptions for 4,492 yards and 28 touchdowns including the playoffs.

After a four-reception performance for 21 yards against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Smith passed Harold Carmichael (465 yards) to become the Eagles All-Time Post-Season Receiving Yards Leader with 481. It’s been a relatively quiet Post-Season for Smith so far with just eight receptions for 76 yards, but if the Eagles want to get past their divisional rivals the Washington Commanders next week, Smith will need to see a much larger role.

With future Hall of Fame RB Saquon Barkley and All-Pro WR AJ Brown both having career years their are a lot of mouths to feed, but Smith has always served best as the silent assassin.

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