Star rookie defensive deal with Jalen Carter popped up on the Eagles’ harm report on Thursday.

Carter, 22, didn’t observe after being a full participant in Wednesday’s session.

In addition to Carter, the Eagles had been additionally with out cornerback Darius Slay (knee) and security Justin Evans (knee) on Thursday. Slay and Evans missed their second straight day of observe, whereas Carter was a brand new addition.

Through 5 video games, Carter hasn’t simply been good for a rookie. You could make the case he’s been the Eagles’ greatest defensive participant and probably the greatest defensive gamers in all the NFL. He’s properly on his technique to successful NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

In 5 video games this season, Carter already has 3 1/2 sacks, 4 tackles for loss, 4 QB hits, 12 tackles and 23 whole pressures, which ties him for the league lead with Aaron Donald amongst defensive tackles. The No. 9 general decide from Georgia has been super up to now.

Carter’s harm is definitely one thing to observe because the Eagles get nearer to Sunday’s 4:25 p.m. kickoff on Sunday at MetLife Stadium towards the Jets.

The excellent news on the defensive deal with place is that there’s an opportunity the Eagles might have Fletcher Cox (again) and Marlon Tuipulotu (triceps) again on Sunday. Cox was a full participant on Friday after being restricted on Wednesday. And Tuipulotu was again as a restricted participant after lacking the primary day of the week.

Here’s the total harm report from Thursday:

DNP: DT Jalen Carter (ankle), S Justin Evans (knee), CB Darius Slay (knee)

Limited: S Sydney Brown (hamstring), LB Nakobe Dean (foot), TE Jack Stoll (shoulder), DT Marlon Tuipulotu (triceps)

Full: DT Fletcher Cox (again), RB Rashaad Penny (sickness)

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