LANDOVER, Md. — The Eagles on Saturday afternoon elevated vast receiver Julio Jones for his or her recreation in opposition to the Commanders on Sunday.

Jones, 34, made his Eagles debut final Sunday in opposition to the Dolphins.

This week, Jones was the one Eagles participant elevated from the observe squad. He has yet one more elevation left earlier than the Eagles (6-1) might be compelled so as to add Jones to their 53-man roster.

In his Eagles debut final week, Jones was focused one time and had one catch for 3 yards. He performed 16 whole snaps.

The future Hall of Famer performed 10 video games for the Buccaneers final season and had 24 catches for 299 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The Eagles clearly have a robust duo of beginning receivers in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Olamide Zaccheaus has been the No. 3 receiver since Quez Watkins (hamstring) has been on IR. But Jones might wrestle that position away.

With 904 catches and 13,632 receiving yards, Jones is the NFL’s energetic chief in receptions and receiving yards.

The Eagles enter this recreation in opposition to the Commanders comparatively wholesome. The solely participant on the 53-man roster who was dominated out for this recreation is nickel cornerback Bradley Roby, who additionally missed final week with a shoulder damage.

Nose deal with Jordan Davis (hamstring) is listed as questionable after struggling his damage throughout Thursday’s observe. If Davis can’t play, the Eagles nonetheless have six wholesome defensive tackles on there roster with Fletcher Cox, Jalen Carter, Milton Williams, Marlon Tuipulotu, Kentavius Street and Moro Ojomo.

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