Overview
- The Eagles added pass-rusher Jaelan Phillips from the Dolphins and cornerbacks Michael Carter II from the Jets and Jaire Alexander from the Ravens at the trade deadline.
- Head coach Nick Sirianni said the newcomers bring talent and depth, noting each has ties to someone on the coaching staff to speed assimilation.
- Veteran Brandon Graham returned from retirement, with Sirianni highlighting his daily energy and leadership presence.
- Philadelphia enters at 6-2 off a bye and a 38-20 win over the Giants, as Jalen Hurts threw four touchdowns and Saquon Barkley ran for 150 yards; A.J. Brown practiced fully and is expected to play, while center Cam Jurgens did not practice Thursday.
- Sirianni praised Micah Parsons’ multi-phase disruption as the Packers manage injuries that include tight end Tucker Kraft’s season-ending knee injury and ongoing kicking uncertainty with Brandon McManus.