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Eagles Place WR Johnny Wilson on IR After Season-Ending Knee and Ankle Injury

The move reshapes receiver depth two weeks before final cuts.

Overview

  • Wilson will undergo surgery on his knee and ankle after a Tuesday practice injury, first reported by The Inquirer’s Jeff McLane and confirmed by multiple outlets.
  • He appeared to be rolled up on during a Saquon Barkley run, was helped to the medical tent, and was later carted inside, according to ESPN.
  • Philadelphia placed Wilson on injured reserve and signed defensive end Jereme Robinson to the 90-man roster ahead of the preseason finale.
  • The recent trade for John Metchie III from the Texans gives the Eagles an immediate depth option at wide receiver.
  • With Wilson sidelined, Darius Cooper and Ainias Smith are vying for roster spots; Wilson had five catches for 38 yards and a touchdown as a rookie and logged three catches for 73 yards in the preseason opener.