Eagles Face Significant Injury Concerns Ahead of Week 4 Matchup Against Buccaneers

The Philadelphia Eagles are dealing with several key injuries as they prepare to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their Week 4 matchup. Wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, along with right tackle Lane Johnson, have been central to the team's injury concerns.

A.J. Brown, who has missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury, returned to practice on Friday, although he was limited and has since been ruled out for the Sunday game. Brown's return to practice was a positive sign, but his absence will still be felt in the Eagles' offense.

DeVonta Smith remains out with a concussion sustained during the Eagles' Week 3 victory over the New Orleans Saints. Smith did not participate in practice all week and has been officially ruled out for the Buccaneers game.

Lane Johnson's Status

Lane Johnson, who also suffered a concussion in the Week 3 game, was seen practicing on Friday, albeit in a limited capacity. Johnson is progressing through the NFL's concussion protocol but is listed as questionable for the upcoming game.

The absence of these key players could significantly impact the Eagles' strategy. With Britain Covey already on injured reserve due to a fractured shoulder, the team may rely more heavily on receivers Jahan Dotson and Parris Campbell to fill the gaps in the offense.

Other Injury Updates

In addition to the injuries to Brown, Smith, and Johnson, other Eagles players such as Milton Williams (groin) and Landon Dickerson (wrist) were also listed on the injury report but participated in practice on Friday. Darius Slay (knee) was also present at practice, indicating a more positive outlook for these players.

The Eagles will need to adjust their lineup and strategy to compensate for the missing players, especially against a strong opponent like the Buccaneers. The team's official game statuses were updated on Friday, confirming the absences of Brown and Smith.