5 Eagles Most Likely to Be Inactive vs Rams in Week 5

The Eagles may be 4-0, but it hasn't been nearly as flawless a season as that record might suggest. Nick Sirianni and his staff aren't going to be complacent and just keep doing things the exact way they have been through the first month of the season.

There's also been plenty of injury news (both good and bad) rolling in over the last week or so, which obviously shakes up the Eagles' roster.

Here's a look at the five players most likely to be inactive in Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Eagles Predictions: Week 5 Inactives vs. Rams

1. Eli Ricks

The Eagles' secondary has suddenly gone from very banged up to very healthy.

Avonte Maddox may not be back, but Bradley Roby has been signed in his place. Justin Evans and Sydney Brown were both back at practice on Wednesday, with Brown continuing to work both with the safeties and the slot corners.

That's great news for the Eagles, but not such great news for Eli Ricks.

The undrafted rookie has suited up in three straight games while the Philly secondary has been depleted, but he had been inactive in Week 1. With the numbers looking more like they did in that season opener now, Ricks could find himself on the outside looking in.

He's been getting some run on special teams, but it's noteworthy that he still hasn't played a single defensive snap. Playing specials is not a unique trait for a depth defensive back, so don't expect those special teams contributions to continue earning Ricks a spot on the active roster when he's not needed for DB depth numbers.