The Philadelphia Eagles listed eight players (not including resting players) on their initial bye week injury report ahead of their Super Bowl matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs listed five players on their initial injury report.
Here's the Eagles-Chiefs injury report, with analysis…
| Player | Injury | Wed |
| WR DeVonta Smith | Hamstring | DNP |
| TE Dallas Goedert | Ankle | DNP |
| C Cam Jurgens | Back | DNP |
| LG Landon Dickerson | Knee | DNP |
| RB Kenny Gainwell | Concussion/Knee | DNP |
| DT Moro Ojomo | Shoulder | DNP |
| OL Brett Toth | Knee | DNP |
| WR Britain Covey | Neck | Limited |
Wednesday notes:
• The Eagles did not practice on Wednesday. The above is just an estimation from the team.
• Jurgens' and Goedert's injuries aren't new. They both played in the NFC Championship Game, and should both be good to go for the Super Bowl. Dickerson got hurt in the NFC Championship Game, but he is expected to be ready for the Super Bowl as well.
• Smith's and Ojomo's injuries are new. They'll be worth monitoring, but both players seemed fine in the locker room after the game.
• Gainwell left the NFC Championship Game with a concussion, and did not return.
• Saquon Barkley and A.J. Brown were both listed on the injury report with "rest" days, which is a little weird since the entire team rested. 🤷♂️
Other notable players on IR, PUP, suspension, etc.
• LB Nakobe Dean (IR): Dean tore a patellar tendon, which is an extremely serious injury, as our Evan Macy laid out. His season is over, and he will very likely miss time in 2025 as well. Dean had a breakout season in 2024, making 128 tackles, three sacks, a forced fumble, two recoveries, and a game-sealing INT Week 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has since been replaced in the lineup by Oren Burks, who has two forced fumbles in the playoffs.
• EDGE Brandon Graham (IR): Graham tore his left triceps in the Eagles' Week 12 win over the Rams. Before the season, Graham said that the 2024 season, his 15th in the NFL, would be his last. He played very well, and was arguably the team's best edge defender. Graham finished with 20 tackles and 3.5 sacks, with his stats not truly showing his actual impact, as has been the case throughout his career. Graham has hinted that there is a chance he could return if the Eagles advance far enough in the playoffs.
• WR/RS Britain Covey (IR): Covey was previously on IR with a shoulder injury. He returned from that injury and played in games, but landed on IR once again with a neck injury. Cooper DeJean has return punts in his absence. Covey had his 21-day practice window opened up a week ago
• FB Ben VanSumeren (IR): VanSumeren was a core special teams player and linebacker who became a fullback for the Eagles this season, and looked pretty good in that role. He suffered a lower-body injury during practice and landed on IR.
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| Player | Injury | Wed |
| QB Patrick Mahomes | Ankle | Full |
| RT Jawaan Taylor | Knee | Full |
| CB Jaylen Watson | Ankle | Full |
| S Bryan Cook | Quad | Full |
| RB Kareem Hunt | Quad | Full |
Wednesday notes:
• The Chiefs didn't practice either, and again, their injury report is just an estimation.
• All five guys on the Chiefs' report would have practiced in full if the Chiefs had practiced, so they'll all likely be good to go for Super Bowl Sunday.
Other notable players on IR, PUP, suspension, etc.
• WR Rashee Rice: Rice's 2024 season was off to a great start, as he caught 24 passes for 288 yards and 2 TDs in the first three games before he injured his LCL and hamstring.
• WR Mecole Hardman: Hardman averaged 10.2 yards per punt return in 2024, and was a reserve receiver. He made the winning catch in the Super Bowl against the 49ers last season.
• WR Skyy Moore: Moore is on IR with a core muscle injury. If you'll recall, he caught a TD pass in the Super Bowl against the Eagles during the 2022-2023 season.
• DT Marlon Tuipulotu: I didn't know Tui signed with the Chiefs. Good for him!
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