Overview

• Dickerson collapsed during a late-session drill at Lincoln Financial Field’s open practice after clenching his right knee and was carted off unable to bear weight.
• An MRI confirmed a suspected right-knee meniscus tear and he has consulted multiple specialists to assess treatment options.
• The Eagles have scheduled a minor arthroscopic procedure and set a week-to-week recovery timetable aiming for availability in the season opener.
• Medical experts warn that meniscus treatments can vary from a brief absence to season-ending surgery despite the best-case scenario.
• Philadelphia has lined up internal backups including Brett Toth, Matt Pryor, Tyler Steen, Kenyon Green, Darian Kinnard and Trevor Keegan and could pursue external reinforcements if necessary.