Eagles Officially Rule Out Two Key Starters for Week 7
The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-2 as they enter Week 7. Last week, the Eagles topped the Cleveland Browns 20-16 in Week 6 and picked up a nice win coming out of the bye.
It wasn't all positive news though. Tight end Dallas Goedert and offensive tackle Jordan Mailata both suffered hamstring injuries and were quickly ruled out. Neither player participated in practice this week and was ruled out for Sunday's game against the New York Giants.
No surprise, LT Jordan Mailata and TE Dallas Goedert out for the #Eagles. Fred Johnson steps in for Mailata. CB Darius Slay questionable. https://t.co/gI8DY1xo5d
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 18, 2024
Eagles News: Dallas Goedert and Jordan Mailata Won’t Play in Week 7
This contest will always be ultra important as it's a divisional matchup. It is also the first game for Saquon Barkley against his former club. This game will be ultra-competitive, and Philadelphia will miss having both Goedert and Mailata out there.
Jeff McLane reported that Goedert could be out for a few weeks. Head coach Nick Sirianni echoed the same sentiment about Mailata. He said, "It looks like Jordan is going to be out a couple weeks,” Sirianni said, via a transcript from the team.
That isn't what Philadelphia wants to hear but they have to rely on the depth they've built. The Eagles will have Fred Johnson step in for Mailata. Johnson has struggled in 2024, logging a 50.5 overall grade per PFF. He's given up 18 total pressures and allowed two sacks across 124 offensive snaps. At tight end, Grant Calcaterra is slated to take over and be the starter. This season, he has eight catches for 123 yards and 15.4 yards per reception.
The Eagles have beaten the Giants five of the last six times and look to continue that dominance on Sunday. Even with Goedert and Mailata on the sideline.
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