Key Eagles Defenders Slay, Carter to Miss Week 6 Matchup Against Jets
- Eagles cornerback Darius Slay has a knee injury and rookie defensive tackle Jalen Carter has an ankle sprain.
- Both players will miss Sunday's game against the Jets but injuries are not expected to be long-term.
- Veteran Fletcher Cox is set to return from a back injury against the Jets.
- The 5-0 Eagles will need backups like Josh Jobe and Jordan Davis to step up on defense.
- The Jets will also be without starting cornerback D.J. Reed, who is in concussion protocol.