Eagles-Broncos Week 5 Injury Report: Who Is Playing in Philadelphia?
The Philadelphia Eagles escaped with a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4. Yet the Eagles suffered a few more injuries on the road down in Tampa Bay. Jalen Carter, Dallas Goedert, Tyler Steen and Ogbo Okoronkwo each dealt with injuries against the Buccaneers.
Now the Eagles will host the Denver Broncos in Week 5, who are coming off a dominant win over the Cincinnati Bengals. While no team is fully healthy in October, Philadelphia could be at a disadvantage in that category against Denver in Week 5.
Here is the updated injury report for both the Eagles and the Broncos ahead of Sunday’s game.
Eagles Injury Report
Wednesday, October 1st
After missing Week 2 due to a knee injury, Dallas Goedert appeared to have re-aggrevated the same injury against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. Goedert did not participate in the team’s first practice of Week 5 on Wednesday.
Jalen Carter continues to battle through a shoulder injury that he dealt with during training camp. Carter was officially listed as a limited participant on Wednesday.
The Eagles officially opened the 21-day practice window for Nakobe Dean this week. Dean was listed as a limited participant, as he continues to recover from a knee injury. It’s certainly a positive sign and it’ll be interesting to see if Dean can push to play in Week 5.
Adoree’ Jackson missed last week due to a groin injury despite ending the week as a limited participant in practice. Jackson was limited on Wednesday and the Eagles could opt to take it slow given how Kelee Ringo played in Week 4.
After dealing with a stinger injury last week, Lane Johnson is officially dealing with a shoulder injury now. Johnson was a limited participant during Wednesday’s practice and is clearly banged up.
Thursday, October 2nd
While Dallas Goedert was elevated to a limited participant after missing the first practice of the week, backup tight end Grant Calcaterra missed Thursday’s practice due to an illness.
Nakobe Dean was once again listed as a limited participant as he continues to work his way back after the Eagles opened his 21-day practice window.
Jalen Carter, Adoree’ Jackson and Lane Johnson were all upgraded to full participants on Thursday after being limited during Wednesday’s practice.
Friday, October 3rd
Nakobe Dean is the only player that was officially ruled out for Week 5. Although it’s notable that he was listed as a full participant during Friday’s practice. It’s a sign that he could be ready to return next week and that the Eagles are taking it slow as he recovers from a major injury.
Jihaad Campbell did not participate during Friday’s practice and was excused due to personal reasons. He will still play on Sunday against the Broncos.
Grant Calcaterra, Dallas Goedert, Jalen Carter, Adoree’ Jackson and Lane Johnson were all full participants during Friday’s practice and will be good to go in Week 5.
Broncos Injury Report
Wednesday, October 1st
After playing on Monday night in Week 4, the Denver Broncos did not practice on Wednesday. The team published an official estimated injury report, which included a total of five players. Third-string tight end Nate Adkins was the only player that was estimated to miss Wednesday’s imaginary practice due to a concussion.
Thursday, October 2nd
Broncos starting right guard Quinn Meinerz missed Thursday’s practice due to an illness. He is one of the best guards in the NFL and his potential absence would be a big one.
Nate Adkins, Jonah Elliss and Marvin Mims Jr. were all limited participants during Thursday’s practice. Adkins was projected as a “DNP” for Wednesday’s hypothetical practice so this is a positive sign for Denver’s backup tight end.
Nik Bonitto and Alex Singleton were both full participants during Thursday’s practice. Both Bonitto and Singleton are key players along Denver’s stout defensive front. They’ll be good to go against the Eagles in Week 5.
Friday, October 3rd
Lucas Krull was added to the injury report on Friday due to a foot injury and ruled out for Week 5.
Quinn Meinerz, Nate Adkins, Jonah Elliss, Marvin Mims Jr., Nik Bonitto and Alex Singleton were all full participants during Friday’s practice and are ready to go for Week 5.