Eagles Week 7 Thursday Injury Report: Carter Limited, Mitchell Upgraded to Full
Ah, the weekly Eagles injury report. It’s that special time when fans collectively hold their breath, hoping their favorite player didn’t trip over a rogue shoelace or pull a hamstring reaching for the TV remote. This week, ahead of the clash with the Vikings, the list is less a “who’s who” of the injured reserve and more a “who’s kinda-sorta-maybe-okay.”
It’s a mixed bag of good news, bad news, and news that makes you scratch your head and wonder if the medical staff is just flipping a coin. So, let’s dive into the glorious uncertainty that is the health of our beloved Birds. Is it a full-blown crisis? Not quite. But is it smooth sailing? Please, this is Philadelphia. We don’t do “smooth.”
Quinyon Mitchell’s Hamstring: A Glimmer of Hope
Let’s start with the good news, because we all need a little sunshine in our lives. Eagles Second-Year sensation Quinyon Mitchell, who sent a ripple of terror through the fanbase when he grabbed his hamstring against the Giants, seems to be on the mend. After being limited on Wednesday, he was a full participant in Thursday’s practice.
You could almost hear the collective sigh of relief from Eagles fans everywhere, from South Philly to Scranton to Fishersville, Virginia, etc. Losing your top draft pick for an extended period is the kind of nightmare fuel that keeps coaches up at night.
The fact that he’s back to full speed suggests the injury was more of a scare than a season-derailer. For a secondary that needs all the help it can get, having Mitchell available is not just good; it’s absolutely essential. Let’s just wrap him in bubble wrap until Sunday, shall we?
Landon Dickerson’s Ankle: The Lingering Question Mark
Now for the part of the report that’s a bit more… ambiguous. Landon Dickerson, our beloved, mauling left guard, is still dealing with an ankle injury he picked up back in Week 5. He was limited in practice again this week after sitting out against the Giants. Is it time to panic? No, but it’s certainly time to be concerned.
Dickerson is the heart and soul of that offensive line, a guy who plays with the kind of ferocity you can’t just replace. While the Eagles have depth, nobody brings that same energy. His “limited” status is frustratingly vague. Is he close? Is he a game-time decision? Your guess is as good as mine. We’ll just have to wait and see if he’s ready to get back to pancaking defenders or if he needs another week of rest.
Grant Calcaterra’s Oblique: Another Week, Same Story
And then there’s Eagles back-up tight end Grant Calcaterra. If you’re looking for an update, here it is: there is no update. He missed practice again this week with that pesky oblique injury and is almost certainly going to miss his second straight game. It’s a tough break for a guy trying to carve out a role in this offense.
While he’s not a superstar, his absence thins out the Eagles’ tight end room. It’s not a season-defining injury for the team, but you have to feel for the player. Oblique injuries are notoriously tricky, and it seems like this one is content to hang around like an unwanted houseguest.
Jalen Carter and the Curious Case of the Heel
Just when you thought things were straightforward, Jalen Carter throws a wrench in the works. After practicing fully on Wednesday and boldly declaring, “I’m going to play this week,” he was mysteriously downgraded to “limited” on Thursday with his heel injury. What happened? Did he re-aggravate it?
Did the coaching staff see something they didn’t like? It’s the kind of plot twist that makes you wonder what’s really going on behind the scenes at the NovaCare Complex. Carter is a game-wrecker, and the defense is a different beast when he’s on the field. His sudden downgrade is easily the most puzzling and potentially worrisome development of the week. Let’s hope it’s just a case of “precautionary measures” and not a sign of a bigger problem for the Eagles.
