The Philadelphia Eagles’ injury list \/ injured reserve list is beginning to pile up, while the Denver Broncos are very healthy after the first four games of the season.<\/p>\n
Here’s the Eagles-Broncos injury report, with analysis.<\/p>\n
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Player\u00a0Injury\u00a0Wed\u00a0ThursFri\u00a0Status\u00a0TE Dallas GoedertKneeDNPLimitedFull\u00a0–\u00a0RT Lane Johnson\u00a0Shoulder\u00a0Limited\u00a0Full\u00a0Full\u00a0–\u00a0iDL Jalen Carter\u00a0Shoulder\u00a0Limited\u00a0Full\u00a0Full\u00a0–\u00a0LB Nakobe Dean\u00a0Knee\u00a0Limited\u00a0Limited\u00a0Full\u00a0Out\u00a0CB Adoree’ Jackson\u00a0Groin\u00a0Limited\u00a0Full\u00a0Full\u00a0–\u00a0TE Grant Calcaterra\u00a0Illness\u00a0–\u00a0DNP\u00a0Full\u00a0–\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wednesday notes:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Goedert took a hard hit on Sunday in Tampa against the Bucs, came out of the game for a bit, but then returned. Goedert’s absence hurts both the passing game and run game.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Lane Johnson participating at all is a positive after he injured his shoulder against the Bucs and did not return.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Nakobe Dean had his 21-day practice window opened in advance of his eventual return from the PUP list.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Adoree’ Jackson practiced, but Vic Fangio noted that Kelee Ringo has a chance of starting going forward.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Jalen Carter may be dealing with his shoulder injury for a while, but he’ll very likely play.<\/p>\n
Thursday notes:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Johnson and Carter were both full participants. They should be good to go.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Jackson should be good to go as well, but did he already lose his starting job?<\/p>\n
\u2022 Goedert practiced, a good sign for his availability on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Friday notes:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Dean being out isn’t a surprise, as he has to work his way back into “football shape.”<\/p>\n
\u2022 Jihaad Campbell missed practice because of a personal matter.<\/p>\n
Notable players on IR, PUP, suspension, etc.<\/p>\n
\u2022 EDGE Nolan Smith (IR, triceps):\u00a0In 2024, Smith got out to a slow start, but the light seemed to come on for him after the Week 5 bye. In the 15 games he played from October on, Smith had 10.5 sacks, a pair of forced fumbles, and he did a lot of the dirty work in the defense like taking on pulling guards and burying them. He also led the NFL with four postseason sacks. He tore his triceps in the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n
Smith entered the 2025 as the team’s top edge defender. Through three games he has 10 tackles and 0 sacks. He “tweaked” his triceps injury, and will miss at least four weeks on IR.<\/p>\n
\u2022 LB Nakobe Dean (PUP, knee): Dean is technically still on PUP, despite the team activating his 21-day practice window.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 CB Jakorian Bennett (IR, pectoral):\u00a0The Eagles traded for Bennett in early August at a time when existing corners Adoree’ Jackson and Kelee Ringo were struggling during training camp.<\/p>\n
\u2022 WR Johnny Wilson (IR, knee, ankle):\u00a0Wilson is a massive receiver at 6’6, 228 who carved out a dirty work role as a physical blocker his rookie season in 2024, though sometimes he was a little too aggressive, as he committed four penalties (3 holding, 1 OPI).\u00a0He wasn’t much of a threat as a receiver, catching only 5 passes for 38 yards and a TD. He played a little over 400 snaps, and actually started four games.<\/p>\n
\u2022 WR Darius Cooper (IR, shoulder):\u00a0Cooper is an undrafted rookie free agent who was able to crack the 53-man roster after an impressive training camp and preseason. He had begun carving out a role as the “dirty work” receiver after Johnny Wilson was lost for the season.<\/p>\n
\u2022 FB Ben VanSumeren (IR, knee): VanSumeren was poised to take on a bigger role in the Eagles’ offense in 2025 as a full-time fullback, but he tore his patellar tendon on the opening kickoff of the season. His season is over.<\/p>\n
\u2022 LS Charley Hughlett (IR): Hughlett throws the ball through his legs. The Eagles signed\u00a0Cal Adomitis to throw the ball through his legs in place of Hughlett.<\/p>\n
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Player\u00a0Injury\u00a0Wed\u00a0Thurs\u00a0Fri\u00a0Status\u00a0TE Nate AdkinsConcussionDNPLimitedFull\u00a0–\u00a0WR Marvin Mims\u00a0Hip\/ankle\u00a0Limited\u00a0Limited\u00a0Full\u00a0–\u00a0OLB Jonah Elliss\u00a0Ribs\u00a0Limited\u00a0Limited\u00a0Full\u00a0–\u00a0OLB Nik Bonitto\u00a0Wrist\u00a0Full\u00a0Full\u00a0Full\u00a0–\u00a0ILB Alex Singleton\u00a0Thumb\u00a0Full\u00a0Full\u00a0Full\u00a0–\u00a0G Quinn Meinerz\u00a0Illness\u00a0–\u00a0DNP\u00a0Full\u00a0–\u00a0TE Lucas Krull\u00a0Foot\u00a0–\u00a0–\u00a0DNP\u00a0Out\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wednesday notes:<\/p>\n
\u2022 As noted above, the Broncos have had great injury luck so far. They are virtually devoid of concerning injuries to important players.<\/p>\n
Thursday notes:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Again, not much to say here. Meinerz didn’t practice with an illness, but that’s probably not going to affect his status for Sunday.<\/p>\n
Friday notes:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Lucas Krull was added to the injury report on Friday. He won’t play. I’ll be honest — I’ve never heard of Lucas Krull.<\/p>\n
Notable players on IR, PUP, suspension, etc.<\/p>\n
\u2022 LB Dre Greenlaw: You all remember Greenlaw from his scuffle with Big Dom. Since tearing his Achilles while running onto the field during the 2023-2024 Super Bowl, Greenlaw has only appeared in two games. He is currently missing time with a quad injury.<\/p>\n
\u2022 LB Drew Sanders: Sanders was a Broncos third-round pick in 2023. He played in all 17 games as a rookie, starting four. He tore his Achilles in April of 2024 and missed the first 13 games of the season, but played in the final four. He injured his foot in 2025 training camp and began the season on IR.<\/p>\n
\u2022 iDL Malcolm Roach: Rotational interior D-lineman, played for Sean Payton both in New Orleans and Denver.<\/p>\n
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