Heading into Week 4, the Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are dealing with their fair share of injuries. The Eagles have six players listed on their initial injury report, while the Bucs have a whopping 16 players on theirs.
Notable absences for the Eagles include star players like WR A.J. Brown, WR DeVonta Smith, and RT Lane Johnson. Despite these key players being out, the Eagles have made some moves to bolster their lineup. They have elevated WRs Parris Campbell and John Ross from the practice squad and will have Tanner McKee as the emergency quarterback.
Here’s a breakdown of key injuries for the Eagles and Buccaneers:
• WR A.J. Brown: Brown is ruled out with a hamstring injury despite returning to practice briefly.
• WR DeVonta Smith: Smith is sidelined with a concussion sustained in Week 3.
• RT Lane Johnson: Johnson is also out due to a concussion. The team has options to replace him, with Fred Johnson likely stepping in.
• LB Devin White: White is missing the game due to personal reasons after being sidelined with an ankle injury.
Notable players on IR, PUP, suspension, etc.
• S Sydney Brown (PUP): Brown is recovering from an ACL injury and could return after Week 4.
• WR Britain Covey (IR): Covey is out with a punt returner.
• TE Albert Okwuegbunam (IR): Okwuegbunam is sidelined with a core muscle injury.
Key players missing for the Buccaneers include:
• S Antoine Winfield: A crucial defensive player for the Bucs.
• RT Luke Goedeke: Goedeke’s absence will be felt on the offensive line.
• DT Calijah Kancey: A solid contributor on defense for the Buccaneers.
Overall, both teams will have to navigate their respective injuries to secure a win in Week 4.
MORE: Five matchups to watch for Eagles-Bucs
Follow Jimmy & PhillyVoice on Twitter: @JimmyKempski | thePhillyVoice
Like us on Facebook: PhillyVoice Sports
Add Jimmy’s RSS feed to your feed reader