Eagles Week 3 Injury Report: Byron Young Misses Practice, Carter Ready for Rams
Another week, another injury report that reads like a hospital’s patient list. The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for a Week 3 showdown with the Los Angeles Rams, and the medical tent is starting to look more crowded than a Center City Wawa during a lunch rush. Let’s break down this MAS*H unit and see who might actually suit up on Sunday.
Will Dallas Goedert Finally Grace the Field?
The million-dollar question on every Eagles fan’s mind: Will Dallas Goedert play? For the second day in a row, Goedert has been a “limited participant” in practice. In football coach-speak, that’s about as clear as mud. He missed last week’s game against the Chiefs with a knee injury he picked up against Dallas, a game where he somehow managed to lead the team in catches despite his leg being held together by what I can only assume was athletic tape and pure grit.
On Wednesday, Goedert said he “felt really good.” That’s great, Dallas. I feel really good after two cups of coffee, but it doesn’t mean I’m ready to take on Aaron Donald. He was apparently pushing to play against the Chiefs before the trainers, you know, the people paid to prevent players from turning minor injuries into season-enders, put a stop to that. It was a tough pill to swallow for Goedert, who has never played at Arrowhead. “The atmosphere was great,” he lamented. Yes, it probably is fun to watch a game you were supposed to be playing in from the sidelines.
If Goedert can’t go, the Eagles are left with Grant Calcaterra and Kylen Granson. No disrespect to those guys, but that’s like trading in your Porsche for a reliable, if slightly less exciting, Toyota Camry.
Jalen Carter’s Shoulder Saga Continues
Here’s a plot twist for you. Defensive tackle Jalen Carter, who was limited on Wednesday with a shoulder issue, was a full participant on Thursday. Hallelujah! It seems the collective prayers of Philadelphia have been answered. Or maybe he just got a really good massage.
This isn’t Carter’s first dance with a shoulder injury this season; it was on the report before the Cowboys game, too. Let’s hope this upgrade to “full participation” means he’s genuinely ready to go and not just toughing it out. The Eagles need his disruptive presence on the defensive line, especially if the Rams are rolling in with their key players also banged up.
More Names on the Walking Wounded List
Just when you thought the injury report couldn’t get any longer, defensive tackle Byron Young pops up with a “forehead laceration.” A forehead laceration? Did he get into a bar fight or just have a really aggressive encounter with a locker door? Details are scarce, but he didn’t practice on Thursday after not even being on the list on Wednesday. The mystery deepens.
In some good news, running back Will Shipley returned to practice in a limited fashion. He’s been out with an oblique injury since Week 1. His return could add a much-needed spark, but “limited” is the keyword here. Don’t get your hopes up just yet, but it’s progress.
And let’s not forget quarterback Tanner McKee and his thumb. He’s also been limited for two straight days. This likely means Sam Howell remains the primary backup to Jalen Hurts, with McKee serving as the emergency guy you hope you never have to use.
A Look at the Banged-Up Rams
Before we start feeling too sorry for ourselves, let’s peek over at the Rams‘ injury report. It seems they’re having their own issues in the trenches. Starting left guard Steve Avila (ankle) and defensive end Braden Fiske (oblique) both sat out practice again. If those two are out, it’s a significant blow to their lines, which could be just the opening the Eagles’ defense needs.
So, as we head into the weekend, the Eagles’ roster remains a puzzle. Will Goedert’s knee hold up? Is Carter truly back to 100%? And what on earth happened to Byron Young’s forehead? Sunday can’t come soon enough. One thing’s for sure: it’s going to be a battle of attrition, and whichever team is less held together by medical tape might just limp away with a win.
