Thursday’s announcement confirmed quarterback Jalen Hurts is out against the Panthers after doctors discovered a blood clot in his calf, paving the way for Tanner McKee to make his first start outside Week 18. Can the Eagles stay competitive without Hurts?
Smith may see action despite missing two games with a hamstring strain. He skipped Wednesday’s practice but was listed as a limited participant Thursday.
Wicks’ hamstring setback moves in the opposite direction. After a limited Wednesday, he was absent from Thursday’s drills.
Barkley continues to sit out, his hamstring keeping him from practice and likely costing him a second straight game. Also sidelined were DB Michael Carter (abdomen), LB AJ Epenesa (back), LB Jalyx Hunt (knee, ankle) and RB Will Shipley (foot).
The limited list featured CB Jakorian Bennett (knee), WR Hollywood Brown (ankle), TE Grant Calcaterra (back), G Landon Dickerson (knee), LB Jonathan Greenard (ankle), TE EJ Jenkins (toe), C Drew Kendall (knee), G Tyler Steen (shoulder) and TE Eli Stowers (quad). In my view, the depth test will expose the Eagles’ vulnerabilities.
Full participants included LB Zack Baun (shoulder), LB Jihaad Campbell (knee, wrist), DT Jalen Carter (wrist), LB Arnold Ebiketie (shoulder), S Marcus Epps (groin), OT Fred Johnson (knee) and S Andrew Mukuba (shoulder). Will the limited roster hold up against next week’s opponent?