Tag: Miles Sanders

Eagles RB Jordan Howard ruled out for game vs. Dolphins with shoulder injury

Jordan Howard to miss Eagles game vs. Dolphins with a shoulder injury

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without Jordan Howard for a third straight game, as the Birds have ruled out the running back with a stinger.

Howard suffered a shoulder injury in the Eagles win over the Chicago Bears and has struggled to regain strength in the area since being diagnosed with a stinger.

Howard, the Eagles leading rusher, has carried the ball 119 times for 525 (4.4 ypc) and six touchdowns.

Eagles RB Jordan Howard not cleared for contact, could miss game vs. Seahawks with shoulder injury

Jordan Howard has not been cleared for contact and might sit out for a second straight week.

The Philadelphia Eagles could be without Jordan Howard on Sunday as the running back works his back from a neck/shoulder nerve injury — known as a stinger — suffered in the win over the Bears in Week 9. Howard has yet to be cleared for contact, and his status for Sunday is in jeopardy.

Miles Sanders and Boston Scott handled the backfield duties with Howard out last week against the New England Patriots. Jay Ajayi, who signed with the Eagles last week and did not play against the Patriots, could have a role against Seattle.

Jay Ajayi’s contract has a unique clause that could keep him with Eagles in 2020

Jay Ajayi could return to Eagles in 2020 because of a clause in the contract

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The Philadelphia Eagles signed running back Jay Ajayi on Friday after Jordan Howard and Darren Sproles both suffered injuries.

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Ajayi’s signing wasn’t expected to be for more than a week to week basis, but according to Ian Rapoport, the running back could be with the Eagles next season as well.

According to Rapoport, the structure is similar to that of a restricted free agent, and it would make it easier for the Eagles to bring back Ajayi for another season if another team shows interest in the offseason.

Ajayi could have a role with the Eagles next season if the team moves on from Darren Sproles and Corey Clement.

Sproles is on injured reserve with a torn hip flexor, and his career could be over. Jordan Howard has a shoulder injury that kept him out of Sunday’s loss to the New England Patriots and will be a free agent after this season.

The final six weeks of the season are essentially an audition for Ajayi with the Eagles and other teams who’ll likely have a need for the running back position.

Miles Sanders now 3rd player in Eagles history to accomplish this feat

Miles Sanders has 1,000+ all-purpose yards in 1st 10 career NFL games

Miles Sanders isn’t dominating the Eagles rushing attack but the former Penn State star has cemented his status in team history.

Even with the loss to the Patriots, Sanders joined some distinguished company in Eagles franchise history. Miles Sanders became the third player in Eagles franchise history to gain 1,000 all-purpose yards in his first 10 career games.

So far through ten games, Sanders has 1,002 yards, 374 rushing yards, 314 receiving yards, 314 kick return yards thus far.

The other two Eagles to accomplish the feat, DeSean Jackson (1,085 all-purpose yards in 2008) and Ted Dean (1,066 all-purpose yards in 1960) had successful careers. Dean went on to win an NFL championship in 1960.

Sanders currently ranks 10th in the NFL in all-purpose yards and is the only player in the NFL with at least 300 rushing yards, 300 receiving yards and 300 kick return yards.

Jordan Howard ruled out vs. Patriots; Jay Ajayi could play significant role

Eagles running back Jordan Howard not expected to play vs. Patriots;

The Philadelphia Eagles have a huge matchup with the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon and they’ll like play without running back Jordan Howard. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that Howard is expected to miss the contest with a shoulder injury.

With Howard out, Jay Ajayi will make his season debut and likely play a significant role in the contest.

The Eagles had Ajayi in for a workout on Friday morning and the move is added depth for a position that was starting to become the strength of the team.

Philadelphia head coach Doug Pederson said that Howard sustained his injury late in the Eagles’ 22-14 win over the Chicago Bears on Nov. 3.

Ajayi missed most of the 2018 season, playing just four games for the Eagles before suffering a torn ACL. Ajayi had 592 yards on 105 carries and four touchdowns in 11 games with the Eagles since 2017.

Eagles vs. Patriots: 4 things to watch on offense

Eagles vs. Patriots: 4 things to watch on offense

The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots will square off Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in a Super Bowl LII rematch and a huge contest that could go a long way towards solidifying the Birds playoff chances.

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It’ll be the first and possibly the last matchup between Carson Wentz and Tom Brady. With Bill Belichick being one of the most brilliant minds in the sport, here are four things to watch when the Eagles have the football.

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1. Miles Sanders vs. Dont’a Hightower

The Eagles need a big game out of Sanders and if this season has been any indication, it’ll likely happen in the passing game. The Patriots are stout on defense but can be had with the right formations or matchups. Sanders on any of the Patriots linebackers makes for a matchup that favors the Eagles. In the running game, if Jordan Howard can’t play, look for the Eagles put Sanders in positive situations as a runner, especially after the Ravens averaged 5.96 yards-per-attempt on the ground in their win over New England.

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Eagles to sign RB Jay Ajayi

Jay Ajayi signs with the Philadelphia Eagles

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With Darren Sproles out for the season and Jordan Howard dealing with a stinger, Ian Rapoport is reporting that the Eagles will sign running back Jay Ajayi.

The Eagles had Ajayi in for a workout on Friday morning and the move is added depth for a position that was starting to become the strength of the team.

Philadelphia head coach Doug Pederson said that Howard sustained his injury late in the Eagles’ 22-14 win over the Chicago Bears on Nov. 3.

Ajayi missed most of the 2018 season, playing just four games for the Eagles before suffering a torn ACL. Ajayi had 592 yards on 105 carries and four touchdowns in 11 games with the Eagles since 2017.

Eagles could be without injured RB Jordan Howard vs. the Patriots

Jordan Howard could miss game vs. Patriots with a shoulder injury

The Philadelphia Eagles have started to get back some key pieces on the defensive side of the ball, but on Friday, the offense took another hit on the injury front. Darren Sproles has a season-ending hip injury, and on Friday, Doug Pederson indicated that Jordan Howard is dealing with a shoulder injury that could keep him out of Sunday’s huge contest in New England.

The Eagles brought Jay Ajayi in for a workout on Friday and the team will likely sign the running back to a contract.

Pederson stated that Howard suffered a stinger near the end of the Bears game and hasn’t been cleared for contact yet.