Jalen Carter Sits Out Thursday Night Football Against Giants
Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter will not participate in Thursday Night Football against the Giants. His absence raises concerns about his health following a heel injury. Previously, he had also been dealing with a shoulder issue this season.
Injury Report Update
The Eagles added Carter to their injury report on Wednesday, listing him as a limited participant in practice. Despite these struggles, he did not take part in the pregame workout before the game.
Team Decisions and Implications
In response to Carter’s unavailability, the Eagles promoted defensive tackle Gabe Hall from their practice squad. This move indicates a need for depth on the defensive line.
Eagles Additional Inactives
- Mac McWilliams – Cornerback
- Landon Dickerson – Offensive Guard (ankle injury)
- Grant Calcaterra – Tight End (oblique injury)
- Xavier Gipson – Wide Receiver
- Sam Howell – Quarterback (emergency third option)
Giants Injury Status
The Giants will have right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor available, despite concerns over a back injury. However, they will be missing several key players.
Giants Inactives
- Darius Slayton – Wide Receiver (hamstring injury)
- Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles – Inside Linebacker (hamstring injury)
- Swayze Bozeman – Inside Linebacker (ankle injury)
- James Hudson III – Offensive Tackle
- Evan Neal – Offensive Lineman
- Elijah Garcia – Defensive Lineman
- Jameis Winston – Quarterback (emergency third option)
As the game unfolds, the impact of these injuries will be a focal point, particularly for both teams’ defensive strategies.
