The Eagles showed up missing several offensive starters Thursday, and the lineup looks thin. Could this spell trouble for the upcoming matchup?
Barkley sat out for a second day after aggravating a back issue that followed his hamstring comeback. In my view, his absence stalls the ground game’s momentum.
Smith (hamstring) and rookie Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) also missed Thursday’s session, joining linebacker Jihaad Campbell, receiver Britain Covey, and cornerback Jonathan Jones on the sidelines.
Several defenders logged limited work, including Carter, Epps, Greenard, Hunt, Ojomo and Smith, while Baun, Bennett, Dickerson, Ebiketie, Goedert, Kendall, Mondon and Steen participated fully. Will the limited reps hinder the defense’s readiness for next week’s game?