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Has Nelson Agholor played his last game with the Eagles?

With a knee injury that has kept him out of practice and four straight games, Nelson Agholor’s career with the Eagles could be over

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and they could be down to their final two healthy wide receivers. JJ Arcega-Whiteside was just added to the injury report with a foot injury, but the biggest question surrounds the status of Nelson Agholor.

Agholor has missed 8 straight practices and missed the last two games with a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will play in Sunday’s matchup versus the Cowboys.

Agholor is dealing with a badly swollen knee, and the Eagles could decide to shut him down for the remainder of the regular season and look towards practice squad players Marcus Green, Marken Michel and or Deontay Burnett to fill his spot.

The question now has to be asked, has Agholor played his last game in an Eagles uniform?

Agholor was selected by the Eagles in the first round with the 20th overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft. Agholor had 23 catches for 283 receiving yards and a touchdown as a rookie. In his third season, he made a decent jump, catching 62 balls for 768 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Agholor has regressed ever since, and only has 36 catches on the season, with plenty of huge drops to go around.

The Eagles have been patient with Agholor, picking up his $9.4 million fifth-year option in 2018. After his struggles last season, the Eagles had until the start of the 2019 league year in March to release or trade him without penalty, but they gave him a vote of confidence, even after drafting JJ Arcega-Whiteside.

Agholor’s numbers are down across the board, and with the pressure to perform without DeSean Jackson or Alshon Jeffery, the former USC star has looked lost while struggling to define his identity and play through injuries.

With the Eagles likely to draft a wide receiver early in 2020 and Agholor set to become an unrestricted free agent, he’s likely played his last game in Philadelphia.

Eagles Injury Update: JJ Arcega-Whiteside added to injury report, Nelson Agholor among 3 to sit out practice

JJ Arcega-Whiteside added to the injury report, Nelson Agholor among 3 to sit out practice

The Philadelphia Eagles released their injury report on Thursday and rookie wideout JJ Arcega-Whiteside popped up with a foot injury.

Nelson Agholor (knee), Derek Barnett (foot) and Lane Johnson (ankle) were out of practice for the third day in a row. Brandon Brooks, Fletcher Cox, Ronald Darby, and Jordan Howard were also listed as limited participants for the second day in a row.

With Arcega-Whiteside ailing, the Eagles could look to add Marken Michel or another wide receiver to the active roster.

Eagles Estimated Injury Report: Fletcher Cox, Brandon Brooks among 4 starters listed as limited

Fletcher Cox, Brandon Brooks among 4 Eagles starters on the injury report

The Philadelphia Eagles just wrapped up their first practice (walkthrough) in advance of Sunday’s huge matchup with the Dallas Cowboys and four starters popped up on the injury report.

Brandon Brooks (calf), Fletcher Cox (triceps), Ronald Darby (hip flexor), and Jordan Howard (shoulder) were all limited participants in the helmetless practice.

Cox and Brooks were available to the media before and after practice and both should be good to go for Sunday.

Darby’s issue could make him a game-time decision, while Nelson Agholor, Lane Johnson and Brandon Brooks did not practice again.

Johnson was downgraded to day-to-day and will likely play after being snubbed as Pro Bowler once again.

Doug Pederson provides an update on Lane Johnson, Jordan Howard, and more

Doug Pederson provides an update on Lane Johnson, Jordan Howard, and more

The Eagles and Cowboys are just days away from a Week 16 matchup that will decide the NFC East and springboard one of the two teams into a playoff run.

On Wednesday a day after giving his team a much needed day off, Doug Pederson addressed the media and provided updates on the status of several injured Eagles. Pederson said efensive end Derek Barnett (ankle) is “getting close,” while right tackle Lane Johnson (ankle) is “getting better” and is now “day-to-day”.

Johnson suffered the high ankle sprain in the Week 14 win over the Giants, and after initially being diagnosed as was “week-to-week,” Johnson has been upgraded to day-to-day.

Pederson said running back Jordan Howard (shoulder) and wide receiver Nelson Agholor (knee) are “status quo” and with both players missing multiple games, we can expect them to be absent on Sunday as well.

Howard hasn’t played since he suffered a stinger in Week 9 against the Bears. He has been a limited participant in practice but has yet to be cleared for contact yet.

Eagles land a WR out of Alabama in Todd McShay’ mock draft 1.0

Eagles select Henry Ruggs III in Todd McShay’s 1st mock for NFL Draft

With Week 16 of the 2019 NFL regular season fast and approaching, some teams are preparing for the postseason, while 20 other teams will really start preparing for the 2020 NFL draft in Las Vegas.

The Philadelphia Eagles currently sit at 7-7 on the season and have a huge matchup with the Dallas Cowboys set for Sunday afternoon. If the Eagles win, they’ll likely be postseason participants.

If the Eagles lose, they’ll be one of the 20 teams intensely preparing to feel a boatload of needs on a aging roster.

With the NFL Draft season in full swing, Todd McShay has rejoined the slew of analysts and scouts set to break down college football’s best players.

On Monday night, McShay released his first way too early mock draft for the 2020 selection process and he predicted a playmaker for the Birds.

With the Eagles having needs at wide receiver, defensive line and in the secondary, McShay mocked Alabama star wideout, Henry Ruggs III to the Birds at pick No. 18.

18. Philadelphia Eagles
Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama*

Alshon Jeffrey and Nelson Agholor lead the Eagles’ wide receivers in yards with 490 and 363, respectively. And both have dealt with injuries this season. Last year’s second-rounder J.J. Arcega-Whiteside has just eight catches. Plain and simple: Philly must have speed and difference-makers at the position, and while Ruggs needs some development as a route runner, you can’t coach his 4.3 speed. He just explodes off the line of scrimmage.

This is the season for comparison and Ruggs III could be for Carson Wentz, what Tyreek Hill has become for Patrick Mahomes.

Ruggs III, Miles Sanders and a healthy DeSean Jackson could give the Eagles weapons that would present matchup nightmares for opposing defenses. If JJ Arcega-Whiteside can take the next step and Alshon Jeffery can return, the Eagles would present a formidable offense, capable of giving any defense in the league fits.

McShay’s draft order came from using ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) through Sunday’s Week 15 games and it will continue shift as the season winds down and draft positions change.

Underclassmen, must declare for the draft by the Jan. 20 deadlines.

Eagles Inactives vs. Redskins: 4 starters ruled out

Eagles rule out 4 starters for game against Redskins

The Philadelphia Eagles have released their list of inactives for the teams game in Washington.

As it was previously reported, the Eagles will be without four starters as Lane Johnson, Nelson Agholor, Jordan Howard and Derek Barnett were all ruled out for Sunday.

Agholor has been battling a knee injury and will miss his third straight game.

Johnson is week to week with a high ankle sprain.

Eagles’ Nelson Agholor, Derek Barnett, and Jordan Howard ruled out for game vs. Redskins

Eagles rule out Nelson Agholor, Derek Barnett, and Jordan Howard for game vs. Redskins

The Philadelphia Eagles have officially ruled out Nelson Agholor, Derek Barnett and Jordan Howard for Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins.

Agholor said he’s at a “stalemate” with his injury and is still searching for progress in his rehab, while Halapoulivaati Vaitai will replace Johnson at right tackle.

At wide receiver, the Eagles will play their first game without Alshon Jeffery, after placing their star on injured reserve following a Lisfranc injury.

They promoted Rob Davis from the practice squad and he’ll join JJ Arcega-Whiteside and Greg Ward as the only three wide receivers certain to be in the lineup.

Doug Pederson gives insight into why the Eagles are only playing with 3 active WR’s against Redskins

Eagles likely to only have 3 WR’s active for game vs. Redskins

The Philadelphia Eagles have a difficult decision when it comes to shaping their 53 man roster on a weekly basis. Injuries and attrition have left the Birds vulnerable at almost every position.

Against the Giants on Monday night football, Doug Pederson made the decision to only carry three wide receivers on the active roster, choosing to promote tight end, Josh Perkins, instead.

The decision left some analysts and pundits perplexed and it almost cost the Eagles after Alshon Jeffery was forced to leave the game with a Lisfranc injury.

With Nelson Agholor already inactive, the Eagles were left with Greg Ward and JJ Arcega-Whiteside as the teams only healthy receivers.

Had one of those players been forced to leave the contest, backup quarterback and all-around athlete, Josh McCown, would have entered the game at wide receiver.

With the Eagles playing for their playoff lives on Sunday, Pederson appears prepared to enter the contest with three receivers again, this time replacing the injured Alshon Jeffery with practice squad wideout, Robert Davis.

Pederson gave some insight into his decision per Jeff Skversky of 6 ABC.

“I look at it as nine bodies, with tight ends, runners and receivers, so we have everything covered that way,” Pederson said. “We have a plan to the plan to the plan to the plan if we lose a guy during the course of the game. It’s where we are right now as a team, as an offense.”

With seven cornerbacks and seven defensive ends, Pederson could have chosen to add another wide receiver that way, sitting one of his underused defensive players.

Instead, Pederson will look to make up for his deficiencies on the outside with star power and versatility at other spots.

Miles Sanders and Boston Scott provide a dynamic duo at running back, while tight end Zach Ertz, Dallas Goedert, and Perkins provide a matchup nightmare for the Redskins, who’ll likely double the Eagles Pro Bowler in Ertz.

Eagles Injury Report: Ronald Darby among 4 starters questionable for game vs. Redskins

Ronald Darby among 4 starters questionable for game vs. Redskins

The Philadelphia Eagles released their final injury report and both Nelson Agholor (knee) and Derek Barnett (ankle) did not practice again on Friday but are listed as questionable for Sunday’s game in Washington.

When specifically asked about his veteran wide receiver, Doug Pederson sounded pessimistic that he’d play against the Redskins per Zach Berman of The Athletic.

“We’re kind of getting down there to the end, obviously. …I think my hope is that they return, and return soon so that we can get them back. I lean more that way…than trying to free up a spot.”

Lane Johnson has been ruled out with a high ankle sprain, while Ronald Darby (hip flexor) was added to the injury report after limited practice.

Doug Pederson doesn’t sound optimistic about Jordan Howard, Nelson Agholor playing vs. Redskins

Jordan Howard, Nelson Agholor not expected to play vs. the Redskins

The Eagles practiced without Nelson Agholor, Lane Johnson and Derek Barnett again on Friday, and it’s unknown if any of the three will play on Sunday.

When specifically asked about his veteran wide receiver, Doug Pederson sounded pessimistic that he’d play against the Redskins per Zach Berman of The Athletic.
“We’re kind of getting down there to the end, obviously. …I think my hope is that they return, and return soon so that we can get them back. I lean more that way…than trying to free up a spot.”

Agholor, now the Eagles’ top receiver, was held out of practice for the third straight day this week and the team promoted practice squad wide receiver Robert Davis to the 53-man roster for added depth after Alshon Jeffery was placed on injured reserve.

Running Back Jordan Howard (shoulder), cornerback Jalen Mills (elbow) and linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (concussion) were all at practice.