The Eagles offensive line has taken another hit. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports (via Twitter) that left tackle Jason Peters is being placed on IR with a toe injury. The ailment is expected to sideline the veteran for several weeks.
Peters missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday this week, but Rapoport says that was due to an illness. The lineman started feeling foot discomfort when he returned to practice on Friday, and an MRI revealed the severity of his injury. It’s always tough to lose depth, especially when it’s a player of Peters’ caliber. While it’s been a few years since the 38-year-old earned any accolades, the nine-time Pro Bowler’s savviness and leadership have still earned him an important spot on the team.
Among the Eagles projected starters on the offensive line, only Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson are still healthy. Guards Brandon Brooks and Isaac Seumalo are out, while Andre Dillard is done for the season with a biceps injury. The depleted depth means that former Australian rugby player Jordan Mailata will likely get the start this weekend, while Nate Herbig and Matt Pryor had previously been thrust into the starting lineup.
The offensive line isn’t the only part of the Eagles offense that’s dealing with injuries. DeSean Jackson, Alshon Jeffery, Jalen Reagor, and JJ Arcega-Whiteside likely won’t play this weekend.
Bringing JP back was a stupid decision
Desparate decision.
Join the club
how much are we paying him again?
At least he got his pay raise first…everyone including Peters knew he wasn’t making thru the season without getting hurt
Eagles manglement at its finest.
The Panthers won a division title in 2014 with a 7-8-1 record so Eagle fans will just have to hope history repeats itself.
What a f#$&ing waste…not like most didn’t see this coming from a mile away…SMH
We will finally see if Mailata was a complete waste or not. My guess is that his technique sucks. If I’m right, Wentz is going to be looking up in to the night sky alot on Sunday evening.
Complete waste? You realize he’s only 23, was drafted at the end of the 7th round and has only played the spot a few years so his technique is a work in progress as is he. How many 7th rounders make a roster? How many come in and dominate right away? So pretty much anybody not starting and dominating right away is a “complete waste” to you.