Injury Bug Bites Eagles: Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts and More Sidelines for Week 18 Showdown
The Philadelphia Eagles will be resting several of their starters when they take on the New York Giants in Week 18.
That includes running back Saquon Barkley, who officially will not get the chance to break Eric Dickerson’s 40-year-old rushing record.
Wide receivers A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith, and several Eagles veteran defenders will also sit out on Sunday.
Additionally, third-string quarterback Tanner McKee is expected to start since Jalen Hurts is still in concussion protocol, and backup Kenny Pickett is questionable with a rib injury.
Win, tie, or lose this game, the Eagles’ No. 2 seed in the playoffs will not be affected.
Eagles Week 18 Injury Report Observations
- Head coach Nick Sirianni had previously discussed resting his key players when needed in order to keep them ready to go for their playoff run, which is why several starters were sidelined or limited to start the week.
- Quarterback Jalen Hurts’s concussion happened in Week 16’s loss to the Washington Commanders. He is still in concussion protocol as of Friday.
- Kenny Pickett injured his ribs in Week 16 and then again in Week 17.
- Third-string Tanner McKee will get the start but the Eagles also signed quarterback Ian Book to the practice squad last week for emergency depth.
- Wide receiver Britain Covey has finally been taken off the injury report.
- Wide receiver A.J. Brown injured his knee ahead of Week 16’s matchup but has played through the injury. He’s expected to sit out Sunday with other starters.
- Wide receiver DeVonta Smith was injured in Week 17. Expect the Eagles to rest him through Sunday.
- The Eagles opened tight Dallas Goedert’s (knee) 21-day practice window and placed tight end C.J. Uzomah (abdomen) on Injured Reserve.
- Linebacker Nakobe Dean returned to practice this week after missing Week 17’s game with an abdomen injury.
- The Eagles have one more week to activate Bryce Huff (wrist) off Injured Reserve.
