On Thursday, the Eagles welcome back a few crucial players to practice.
Originally broadcast on NBC Sports Philadelphia, Eagles practice on Thursday with a few important players back.
As they get ready for Sunday Night Football against the Dolphins, the Eagles welcomed back a few of their most important players to the field for practice on Thursday.
Lane Johnson (ankle) and DeVonta Smith (hamstring), who had been listed as non-participants at the start of the week, both returned to the field on Thursday as limited participants. That’s a positive indication.
Despite being limited on Thursday, Johnson and Smith both declared they would play against the Dolphins. Smith informed reporters in the locker room that he will play, and Johnson affirmed this to veteran writer Derrick Gunn.
During the section of practice that was accessible to reporters, Johnson and Smith took part in individual drills. At his customary right tackle position, Johnson lined up with the starting offensive line. Smith stretched and then went inside for a little while. However, he came back for one-on-one drills.
Safety Reed Blankenship (ribs) watched Johnson and Smith practice, while nickel cornerback Bradley Roby (shoulder) was not present.
The whole Thursday injury report is available here:
S Reed Blankenship (ribs), CB Bradley Roby (shoulder), and others did not take part.
restricted: DTJalen Carter (ankle), DeVonta Smith (hamstring), T Lane Johnson (ankle), and TE Dallas Goedert (groin)
Complete: S Sydney Brown (hamstring), DT Marlon Tuipulotu (triceps), DT Milton Williams (ankle), CB Eli Ricks (knee), CB Darius Slay (knee),
In Week 7, the Eagles’ secondary continues to be beset by ailments as they have battled with numerous injuries this season.
That being said, it’s great to see Slay fully involved. After sitting out the Jets game the previous week, the Eagles anticipate seeing him play against the Dolphins.
This was the Eagles’ first practice since losing to the Jets on Wednesday; they had started the week with a walkthrough. We also got to see Julio Jones in an Eagles uniform for the first time.
