The Eagles are in Tampa Bay getting ready for a 1 PM kickoff against the Buccaneers in a rematch of the 2023 Wild Card round.
The Eagles announced on Sunday morning that All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson has been downgraded to out with a concussion. He suffered the injury in last Sunday’s win over the Saints. Fred Johnson will start at right tackle today against the Buccaneers.
Along with Lane Johnson, the Eagles will be without both of their star wide receivers in A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (concussion). Brown will miss his third straight game despite returning to practice as a limited participant on Friday. Smith was not able to clear concussion protocol after taking a hit to the head in the win over the Saints last Sunday.
With Brown and Smith out, and Britain Covey on Injured Reserve due to a shoulder injury, the Eagles elevated receivers Parris Campbell and John Ross from the practice squad. Campbell had two catches for 13 yards after being brought up for the Saints game. Ross returned to the Eagles on September 24 and will make his debut today.
Guard/tackle Darian Kinnard is active and will make his Eagles debut after signing with the team in February.
Here is the full list of inactives for the Birds:
A.J. Brown | WR
Lane Johnson | T
Trevor Keegan | G
Tanner McKee | 3rd QB
DeVonta Smith | WR
Devin White | LB
Byron Young | DT
As for the Buccaneers, defensive lineman Vita Vea is ACTIVE after missing last week’s game with a knee injury. Calijah Kancey is OUT and will miss his fourth straight game due to a calf injury.
Here is a full list of the Buccaneers inactives:
Jake Camarda | P
Devin Culp | TE
Luke Goedeke | T
Calijah Kancey | DL
Jalen McMillan | WR
Jose Ramirez | OLB
Antoine Winfield Jr. | S
– Written by Liam Wichser
