Overview
- The Eagles' initial Wednesday injury report listed seven players as did not participate, naming Saquon Barkley (hamstring/back) and DeVonta Smith (hamstring) among those sidelined.
- The team plans to replace Tanner McKee with Joe Milton III as the starter for Sunday’s game, increasing reliance on less-experienced pass catchers and backs.
- Philadelphia enters the week with depleted depth after earlier season hits including Jalen Hurts out for the year with blood clots and the sudden retirement of Lane Johnson, leaving multiple running backs already on injured reserve.
- Coaches are weighing short-term roster moves and the option to rest Barkley before the Week 10 bye to reduce re-injury risk, and Friday’s final report will determine who is active for game day.
- The injuries worsen a 2-6 record and six-game losing streak, forcing tactical changes that affect play calling, potential roster elevations, and fantasy football values for Eagles players.