Eagles injury report tracker: Week 8

DeSean Jackson is going to miss approximately two months after suffering a non-displaced fracture in his right ankle in Thursday night's win over the New York Giants. He suffered the injury after volunteering to return a punt late in the game and then taking a brutal hit to the head followed by a (very) late…

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Doug Pederson talks injuries, options with Jason Peters
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Doug Pederson talks injuries, options with Jason Peters

Eagles head coach Doug Pederson spoke to the media on Wednesday before the team practiced and offered a few injury updates. He also said that Jason Peters's potential return gives them options on the offensive line and mentioned that Peters can play both left tackle and right guard, if needed. As usual, he declined to…

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Could Jalen Hurts play a bigger role going forward?
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Could Jalen Hurts play a bigger role going forward?

In the wake of the Miles Sanders injury, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson was asked during Monday's videoconference about how he plans to handle the running back situation if Sanders has to miss time. After initially being asked about using some combination of Corey Clement, Boston Scott, Jason Huntley, and Adrian Killins, Les Bowen asked…

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Howie Roseman, Eagles completely botched the Alshon Jeffery situation
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Howie Roseman, Eagles completely botched the Alshon Jeffery situation

Many knew this day was coming. Back in August, the Eagles opted to activate Alshon Jeffery from the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list, meaning he would be on the active roster and take up a spot on the official 53-man roster. Leaving Jeffery on PUP would have saved the Eagles a roster spot, but…

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Did Jim Schwartz throw shade at Howie Roseman?

Jim Schwartz spoke to the media on Tuesday. As is often the case, he was asked about a struggling defense, some of his decisions on failed third-down stops, and Nate Gerry and the rest of the lackluster linebacker group. Usually, Schwartz works from a template that mostly includes defending his players and taking all of…

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Doug Pederson: J.J. Arcega-Whiteside is still a part of what we’re doing
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Doug Pederson: J.J. Arcega-Whiteside is still a part of what we’re doing

During the regular season, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson speaks to the media a few times a week. Some press conferences are more interesting than others, but there are usually a few good tidbits in his answers to reporters’ questions. Throughout the week, he typically speaks to the media on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.…

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Doug Pederson sounds like he regrets punting at the end of overtime
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Doug Pederson sounds like he regrets punting at the end of overtime

During the regular season, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson speaks to the media a few times a week. Some press conferences are more interesting than others, but there are usually a few good tidbits in his answers to reporters' questions. After an embarrassing Week 3 tie to the Cincinnati Bengals that involved some questionable coaching…

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