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Eagles Rule Out A.J. Brown for Week 8 vs. Giants With Hamstring Injury

The bye next week makes Week 10 the earliest plausible return.

Overview

  • Brown did not practice all week and was officially ruled out on Friday.
  • Philadelphia also listed center Cam Jurgens (knee), edge rusher Azeez Ojulari (hamstring) and cornerback Adoree' Jackson (concussion) as out for Sunday, and Brandon Graham will not play.
  • With Brown sidelined, coaches are expected to lean on DeVonta Smith and depth options such as Jahan Dotson and John Metchie to cover targets.
  • Reporters note Brown’s usage has drawn scrutiny this season and say other teams have inquired about him, though his recent extension and associated dead-cap costs complicate any trade scenarios.
  • Because hamstring recoveries vary and Philadelphia’s bye follows the Giants game, several outlets project no earlier than Week 10 for Brown’s return, with the exact timetable still uncertain.