The Philadelphia Eagles listed 10 players on their initial injury report ahead of their NFC Championship Game matchup against the Washington Commanders. The Commanders listed 14 players on their initial injury report (not including rest-only players).
Here's the Eagles-Commanders injury report, with analysis…
| Player | Injury | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Status |
| TE Dallas Goedert | Ankle | DNP | |||
| C Cam Jurgens | Back | DNP | |||
| QB Jalen Hurts | Knee | Limited | |||
| RT Lane Johnson | Knee/Rest | Limited | |||
| WR A.J. Brown | Knee/Rest | Limited | |||
| CB Quinyon Mitchell | Shoulder | Limited | |||
| EDGE Josh Sweat | Ankle/Rest | Limited | |||
| WR Britain Covey | Neck | Limited | |||
| QB Kenny Pickett | Ribs | Full | |||
| DT Byron Young | Hamstring | Full |
Wednesday notes:
• Wednesday's practice was a walkthrough, no media allowed.
• Quinyon Mitchell said that he will play on Sunday.
• Dallas Goedert's ankle injury is new, and worth monitoring throughout the week.
• Cam Jurgens' back injury is concerning, too, and it's maybe worth noting that the Eagles signed veteran center Cameron Erving to the practice squad on Wednesday.
• There is little reason for concern about the availability of Lane Johnson, A.J. Brown, and Josh Sweat this week.
• And finally, Hurts was listed as a "limited" participant. Again, no media at this practice. We'll get a better look at him on Thursday.
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 was replaced in the lineup by Oren Burks against the Rams.
• EDGE Brandon Graham (IR): Graham tore his left triceps in the Eagles' 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 on Wednesday.
• 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.
| Player | Injury | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Status |
| RG Sam Cosmi | Knee | DNP | |||
| DT Daron Payne | Knee/Finger | DNP | |||
| LB Bobby Wagner | Ankle | DNP | |||
| TE Zach Ertz | Rib/Rest | DNP | |||
| EDGE Clelin Ferrell | Knee/Rest | DNP | |||
| WR Olamide Zaccheaus | Hip | Limited | |||
| DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste | Shoulder | Limited | |||
| LB Frankie Luvu | Shoulder | Full | |||
| C Tyler Biadasz | Ankle | Full | |||
| OT Brandon Coleman | Shoulder | Full | |||
| RB Jeremy McNichols | Hand | Full | |||
| TE John Bates | Shoulder | Full | |||
| LB Dominique Hampton | Back | Full | |||
| TE Ben Sinnott | Shoulder | Full |
Wednesday notes:
• Starting RG Sam Cosmi tore an ACL against the Lions in the Divisional Round. His season is over. Trent Scott filled in at RG against the Lions and played 46 snaps in that game. During the regular season, Scott played 51 snaps at LT, and 128 snaps at RT. Scott is an undrafted journeyman who has also played for the Chargers, Panthers, and Steelers. He got one start this season, at RT against the Steelers. Expect the Commanders to give him help all day against Jalen Carter.
• Zach Ertz and Clelin Ferrell both have rest designations along with their injuries, so we'll get a more true idea of their health tomorrow.
• Daron Payne and Bobby Wagner are both starters, so their statuses are worth monitoring.
Other notable players on IR, PUP, suspension, etc.
• WR Noah Brown: The Commanders signed Brown off the street after the Texans cut him this offseason. He played in 11 games, starting 9. He had 35 catches on 56 targets for 453 yards (12.9 YPC) and 1 TD (the Hail Mary against the Bears). Brown suffered a kidney injury, and his season is over.
• K Austin Seibert: Seibert is 27 of 30 on field goal attempts, 22 of 24 on PATs. He missed a couple of games with a hip injury, came back and missed three kicks in a loss to the Cowboys before landing on IR. The Commanders' current kicker is Zane Gonzalez, who is 9 for 12 on field goal attempts this season, and 27 for 27 on PATs.
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