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Injured Eagle Reveals the Only Way He Won't Play in Super Bowl

By Joe Summers

Dec 29, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni looks on during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Dec 29, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni looks on during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Perhaps the biggest question surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles entering a Super Bowl matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday is the health of a few key players, particularly on the offensive line.

Starting center Cam Jurgens didn't play in the NFC Championship and three-time Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson suffered an injury in the middle of the contest. Considering how important the Eagles' offensive line is to the team's success, keeping those two on the field is a major priority.

Luckily, both are expected to start. There is a concern about aggravating one of those injuries though. What happens if either player gets hurt again? Well, according to Dickerson, there's only one way that he isn't finishing out the Super Bowl.

Landon Dickerson Determined to Play in Super Bowl No Matter What

Speaking to the media this week, Dickerson was asked what the threshold would be for him not to complete the Super Bowl. "Probably getting carted off on a stretcher," he responded.

That's good news for Eagles fans, as Dickerson is one of the very best interior offensive linemen in the NFL despite only being in his fourth year. He graded 13th out of 135 qualified guards at Pro Football Focus, particularly excelling as a run blocker.

Against a ferocious Chiefs defensive front led by All-Pro Chris Jones, blocking well up in the middle will be critical. Jones and Kansas City stopped Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in multiple short-yardage situations, something Jalen Hurts has made famous with the "Tush Push." If Dickerson is hampered by his knee injury, that could change the entire dynamic of the Eagles' offense.

Dickerson isn't giving any indication that he's feeling pain or will be limited. Whether he's just being coy or actually isn't bothered remains to be seen, though fans should keep an eye on both him and Jurgens on the first couple of drives.

For now, Philadelphia is a 1.5-point underdog at FanDuel Sportsbook with +102 odds on the moneyline. This should be a terrific battle, so here's hoping Dickerson is able to keep to his word.

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