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Sua Opeta set to make his first NFL start at LG for the Eagles vs. the Giants?

Sua Opeta to make his first NFL start at LG for the Eagles vs. the Giants

The Eagles are set to use their sixth different offensive line combination in a matter of seven weeks with John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia reporting that Sua Opeta will start at left guard against the New York Giants.

Per Clark, Nate Herbig will slide over to right guard to play alongside Lane Johnson.

Pryor was activated off the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday, but Doug Pederson hinted earlier in the week that it was unlikely he’d start on such a short week.

Eagles activate RG Matt Pryor from the Reserve/COVID-19 list

Eagles have activated G/T Matt Pryor from the Reserve/COVID-19 list & placed TE Zach Ertz on Reserve/Injured.

The Philadelphia Eagles have activated right guard Matt Pryor from the Reserve/COVID-19 list just hours before the Birds host the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football.

Pryor’s status for Thursday night is still unknown and head coach Doug Pederson was non-committal on the versatile guard playing on a short week without any practice.

Jamon Brown struggled at the right guard spot and was released on Wednesday.

Against the Ravens defense, Brown surrendered 2 sacks, 4 hits, 3 hurries, and 9 pressures, according to PFF. If Pryor can’t play, the Eagles could turn to Sua Opeta at right guard as well.

Eagles Re-Signing Jamon Brown to their practice squad

Eagles Re-Signing Jamon Brown to their practice squad

Jamon Brown is out as the Eagles starting right guard, but he won’t be leaving Philadelphia anytime soon. According to Derrick Gunn, the Eagles are bringing Brown back into the fold as a member of the practice squad.

The Eagles confirmed Gunn’s report a few minutes ago.

Brown was released by the Eagles after a Week 6 performance that saw him surrender two sacks, four QB hits, three hurries, and nine pressures, according to PFF.

Eagles RG Matt Pryor set to come off the reserve/COVID-19 list; Status for game vs. Giants unknown

Eagles RG Matt Pryor set to come off the reserve/COVID-19 list; Status for a game vs. Giants unknown

The Philadelphia Eagles have a hole at right guard and Matt Pryor is coming off the reserve/COVID-19 list just in time to remedy the situation. Jeff McLane of The Inquirer is reporting that Pryor will be added to the Eagles active roster on Thursday.

Pryor’s status for Thursday night is still unknown and head coach Doug Pederson was non-committal on the versatile guard playing on a short week without any practice.

Jamon Brown struggled at the right guard spot and was released on Wednesday.

Against the Ravens defense, Brown surrendered 2 sacks, 4 hits, 3 hurries, and 9 pressures, according to PFF. If Pryor can’t play, the Eagles could turn to Sua Opeta at right guard as well.

Philadelphia Eagles release RG Jamon Brown

Jamon Brown released by the Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles are moving on from Jamon Brown after his disastrous performance against the Baltimore Ravens, announcing his release.

Against the Ravens vaunted defense, Brown surrendered 2 sacks, 4 hits, 3 hurries, and 9 pressures, according to PFF. The Eagles could turn to Sua Opeta at right guard.

Eagles head coach Doug Pederson is non-committal on Matt Pryor starting at RG if he’s cleared on a short week

Eagles head coach Doug Pederson is non-committal on Matt Pryor starting at RG if he’s cleared on a short week

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The Philadelphia Eagles have a problem at the right guard position and it’s not certain that Matt Pryor will be available to provide a remedy or solution. Matt Pryor missed Sunday’s game against the Ravens after being placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

Jamon Brown struggled at right guard and on Monday when asked about the availability of Pryor for Thursday night, Pederson was non-committal on him returning with a short week.

Against the Ravens vaunted defense, Brown surrendered 2 sacks, 4 hits, 3 hurries, and 9 pressures, according to PFF. If Pryor can’t play, the Eagles could turn to Sua Opeta at right guard as well.

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Philadelphia Eagles place RG Matt Pryor on the Reserve/COVID-19 list

The Philadelphia Eagles have placed right guard Matt Pryor on the Reserve/COVID-19 list

The Philadelphia Eagles have placed starting right guard Matt Pryor on the reserve/COVID-19 list, thus explaining his absence from practice over the past few days.

The list was created by the NFL for a player who either tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been in close contact with an infected person or persons. Pryor is the first player to be placed on the list since the start of the Eagles regular season.

Jamon Brown will start at right guard.

Eagles to face the Ravens with their 5th different starting OL combination in 6 games

Eagles to face the Ravens with their 5th different starting OL combination in 6 games

The Philadelphia Eagles have dealt with a litany of injuries this season, and the offensive line has been especially impacted by the nagging injuries. On Friday, head coach Doug Pederson confirmed that Matt Pryor would miss Sunday’s game against the Ravens with an illness.

Veteran right guard Jamon Brown will start in Pryor’s place, making this the fifth game in six weeks where Carson Wentz will have a different offensive line group in front of him.

Per the chart from Jeff Skversky, Jason Kelce is the only Eagles start to play and finish all six games this season.

Two of the Eagles projected starters, right guard Brandon Brooks and left tackle Andre Dillard suffered season-ending injuries. Left guard Isaac Seumalo is on injured reserve with a knee injury he suffered in Week 2 while veteran Jason Peters, who returned to play right guard before moving to left tackle, has been on injured reserve with a toe injury since Week 3.

Lane Johnson has started the past four games after missing the season opener because of the August ankle surgery, but he was forced to leave Philadelphia’s Week 5 loss at the Steelers in the second half.

Johnson hasn’t practiced this week, and Matt Pryor will be out with an illness.

You can blame Carson Wentz for a lot of things, but not many signal-callers would be successful with an influx of moving parts at the skill positions and offensive line. Wentz has praised the young guys and their development, and the early playing time can only enhance their development going forward.

Jamon Brown to start at RG for the Eagles vs Ravens after Matt Pryor is ruled out with an illness

Philadelphia Eagles right guard Matt Pryor will miss Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens with an illness

Doug Pederson held his final press conference before Sunday’s matchup with the Ravens and the Eagles head coach announced that right guard Matt Pryor would miss the game with an illness. Veteran offensive guard Jamon Brown will take his spot.

Brown was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round, 72nd overall, in the 2015 NFL Draft.

In 2017, Brown opened the season as the starting right guard, starting all 16 games.

Brown was suspended the first two games of the 2018 season for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.

Last March, Brown signed a three-year, $18.75 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons, before being released in August.

5 reasons why the Eagles should roll with the young guys until after the Week 9 bye

With Lane Johnson, DeSean Jackson, and Alshon Jeffery dealing with injuries, the Eagles should play their young guys for the next four weeks.

The Philadelphia Eagles have been snake-bitten by soft tissue injuries again this season, but unlike the 2019 campaign, the NFC East provides the Birds with an opportune time to get healthy, while getting their young guys some much needed playing time against big-time competition.

On Tuesday, NFL.com’s Mike Garafalo reported that Lane Johnson’s second opinion on his ankle provided the Eagles with no real-time solution except rest and rehabilitation.

The Eagles currently have on injured reserve or out, Andre Dillard, T.J. Edwards, Rudy Ford, Dallas Goedert, Josh Perkins, Jason Peters, Isaac Seumalo, and Trevor Williams all out for an extended period of time.

With the news about Johnson and the Eagles unsure about the status of Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson, we’ve provided 5 reasons for why Philadelphia should continue with the makeshift lineup until after the Week 9 bye.

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1. Things can’t get any worse

It’s not funny, but with the Eagles missing the majority of their lineup since Week 1, continuing with the status quo won’t hurt and it could end up benefiting the Eagles in the long run.    The Eagles have made critical mistakes with veterans on the field if this truly is a rebuild, there’s no better time than now to start.

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