The Philadelphia Eagles are set for a very important Week 7 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. After winning their first four games this season, the Eagles have lost consecutive games to the Denver Broncos and New York Giants, and in the process, some real concerns about this team have begun to pop up.
The good news is that there’s still a lot of time for the team to be able to turn things around, but getting a victory against the Vikings feels like a must. Having their best players on the field will be key, and ahead of this game, the Eagles received several important injury updates that could end up having a major impact on the outcome of this contest.
Quinyon Mitchell Good to Go for Eagles: Jalen Carter, Landon Dickerson Questionable
While it can’t be solely to blame for Philadelphia’s struggles, injuries have played a role in their recent struggles. The front seven on defense has been shorthanded all season long, and Za’Darius Smith’s sudden retirement earlier this week certainly isn’t going to make things easier on this unit. Beyond that, the cornerback position looks a lot worse when Quinyon Mitchell isn’t on the field.
Mitchell was forced out of the Eagles’ Week 6 loss to the Giants on Thursday Night Football early with a hamstring injury, forcing the team to turn to Adoree’ Jackson and Kelee Ringo as its top two outside cornerbacks. Both guys have been awful this season, and it wasn’t a surprise to see Philly struggle to get stops without Mitchell. However, he was removed from the team’s injury report on Friday, clearing him to play in Week 7.
Elsewhere, though, Philadelphia could be without star defensive tackle Jalen Carter and starting left guard Landon Dickerson. Carter didn’t play in Week 6 due to a heel injury, while Dickerson missed the game with a lingering ankle injury. Both guys are listed as questionable for this game, but considering how they both practiced Friday, it seems like they are on track to play vs. the Vikings.
“Eagles CB Quinyon Mitchell (hamstring) is off the injury report and good to go. Jalen Carter (heel, limited today) and Landon Dickerson (ankle, full) are questionable,” Mike Garafolo of NFL Network shared in a post on X.
Will Jalen Carter, Landon Dickerson Play in Week 7?
Mitchell Leff/GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 26: Landon Dickerson #69 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Just having Mitchell back is a major win for the Eagles, as their secondary was horrific without him. However, getting Carter and Dickerson on the field could be a major win for Philadelphia, too. Dickerson was a full participant at practice on Friday, while Carter was limited, so while both seem to have a good shot at playing, it appears Dickerson is more likely to play than Carter at this point.
If Carter can’t go, that would force Byron Young to step into a starting role on the defensive line alongside Moro Ojomo and Jordan Davis. On offense, Brett Toth would be tasked with filling in for Dickerson if he can’t suit up. It will be worth checking in on both of these guys’ injury statuses before kickoff, which is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon.
Like Heavy Sports’s content? Be sure to follow us.
This article was originally published on Heavy Sports
The post Eagles Get Good News on 1 Key Injury, While Questions Remain for 2 Others appeared first on Heavy Sports.