The Eagles placed Johnson (ankle) on the practice squad injured list Tuesday.
Johnson suffered an ankle issue during Philadelphia's regular-season finale against Washington in Week 18. His placement on the practice squad/injured list rules him out for the remainder of the 2025 campaign. Across three regular-season appearances in 2025, Johnson made three tackles (one solo) and logged one pass defensed.
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Eagles' Brandon Johnson: Leaves game with ankle injury
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Johnson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Johnson has been limited to special teams work this season but was getting some reps on defense Sunday due to the Eagles resting key starters ahead of the NFC playoffs. Mac McWilliams will see more snaps at the slot for as long as Johnson is out of the game, while Michael Carter moves to safety.
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Eagles' Jaelan Phillips: Ruled out with ankle
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Phillips (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Phillips was unable to practice all week due to an ankle injury he sustained in last Sunday's win over the Bills. Jihaad Campbell will likely start Sunday's divisional matchup at weakside linebacker in Phillips' absence. With inside linebacker Nakobe Dean (hamstring) also ruled out, the Eagles are set to give Jalyx Hunt, Joshua Uche and/or Brandon Graham more defensive snaps with the linebacker corps in Week 18.
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Eagles' Marcus Epps: Ruled out with concussion
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Epps (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Epps was a new addition to Friday's injury report with a concussion he likely suffered in Thursday or Friday's practice session. Michael Carter or Sydney Brown will likely start at free safety in Epps' absence. With the starter's concussion occurring so late in the week, the 29-year-old is in danger of missing the Eagles' first playoff game as well, so defensive coordinator Vic Fangio will likely be watching Carter and Brown's Sunday performances closely.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Will miss consecutive weeks
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Dean (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Dean was unable to practice throughout Week 18, making it consecutive weeks that the linebacker has been unable to get on the practice field. The 25-year-old will now miss consecutive contests due to a hamstring injury, and it is unclear if he will be able to play in the Eagles' first playoff matchup. With Jaelan Phillips (ankle) also ruled out for Sunday's game, Jalyx Hunt, Brandon Graham and Joshua Uche may see a significant increase in defensive snaps for the Eagles' linebacker corps alongside starters Zack Baun and Nolan Smith.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Ruled out with hip issue
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Carter (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Carter sustained a hip issue in Thursday's practice, and Friday marked consecutive days that the defensive lineman was unable to participate. The team has elected to allow the starter to heal as the playoffs approach, and Ty Robinson is in line to play significant snaps at defensive end opposite Moro Ojomo for the Week 18 divisional matchup.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Remains DNP on Thursday
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Dean (hamstring) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice.
Dean was injured in Week 16 and missed last Sunday's win over the Bills. He's in danger of missing a second straight contest ahead of the postseason. Jihaad Campbell, Jeremiah Trotter and Smael Mondon are next up at linebacker for the Eagles.
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Eagles' Jaelan Phillips: Misses practice Thursday
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Phillips (ankle) did not participate at practice Thursday.
Phillips was officially unavailable for practice after opening the week as a DNP on the team's estimated injury report Wednesday. The linebacker will have one more chance to return to practice prior to Sunday's contest against Washington.
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Eagles' Jihaad Campbell: Back at full practice
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Campbell (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Campbell was limited Wednesday but appears to be ready for Sunday's regular-season finale versus Washington. The rookier linebacker has compiled 70 tackles (38 solo), two pass breakups, including one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 16 appearances this season.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Misses practice Thursday
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Carter (hip) did not participate at practice Thursday.
Carter popped up on the injury report with an apparent hip issue Thursday, and he was forced to sit out practice as a result. The defensive lineman will have one more chance to return to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Commanders.
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Eagles' Michael Carter: Back with team
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Carter did not have a designation for Wednesday's walkthrough practice.
Carter was away from the team due to a personal matter in Week 17, but he's set to be back in action for the regular-season finale. He's played primarily on special teams since being traded to Philadelphia.
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Eagles' Jaelan Phillips: Nursing ankle injury
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Phillips (ankle) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
The Eagles hosted a walkthrough practice Wednesday, which Phillips did not participate in due to an ankle injury that he may have picked up against the Bills in Week 17, when he logged six tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble. Even if he does return to practice and is cleared to play Sunday against the Commanders, Phillips could operate on a snap count or not play at all if the Eagles opt to rest their prominent players ahead of the postseason.
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Eagles' Jihaad Campbell: Working through back issue
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Campbell (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.
Campbell likely tweaked his back during the Eagles' Week 17 win over the Bills, when he logged seven tackles (four solo) while playing 71 of 76 defensive snaps (93.4 percent). He'll have two more chances to log a full practice and likely avoid an injury tag for Sunday's game against the Commanders, though he could operate on a snap count as the Eagles prepare to defend their Super Bowl crown.
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Eagles' Zack Baun: Logs six solo tackles Week 17
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Baun registered six solo tackles, including one stop for a loss, during the Eagles' 13-12 win over the Bills on Sunday.
Baun was one of four Eagles defenders to play all 76 snaps, and his six solo stops were second on the team behind Marcus Epps (eight). Baun has tallied at least six stops in 15 of 16 regular-season games and is up to 123 combined tackles on the year, which leads the Eagles and is tied with Payton Wilson for 17th most in the NFL.
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Eagles' Jalyx Hunt: Sacks Allen twice in Week 17 win
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Hunt logged seven tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, during the Eagles' 13-12 win over the Bills on Sunday.
Hunt finished Sunday's game tied for the third-most tackles on the Eagles and was responsible for two of the team's five sacks on Josh Allen, including a 19-yard takedown early in the fourth quarter that took the Bills out of field-goal range. It was the second time this season that Hunt logged at least 2.0 sacks in a game, and the second-year linebacker is up to 50 tackles (26 solo), including 6.5 sacks, two interceptions (including a pick-six) and two forced fumbles through 16 regular-season games.
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Eagles' Michael Carter: Won't play Week 17
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Carter (personal) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Carter is away from the team while attending to a personal matter, and his next opportunity to play is Week 18 against the Commanders. Sydney Brown will be the primary rotational option in the secondary in Carter's absence.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Ruled out for Week 17
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Dean (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Dean has yet to resume practicing since suffering a hamstring injury Week 16 versus Washington, and he'll be unable to suit up for Sunday's matchup against Buffalo. As long as Dean remains unavailable, rookie first-round pick Jihaad Campbell will stand to step into a starting role on defense for the Eagles.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Opens week as DNP
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Dean (hamstring) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday.
Dean hurt his hamstring Saturday against Washington and wasn't able to finish the game. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio described the fourth-year linebacker as "iffy" Tuesday, so Dean's DNP to begin the week doesn't necessarily mean he isn't going to play Sunday against Buffalo. However, his ability to suit up is very much up in the air, and Jihaad Campbell would likely move into a starting role if Dean is sidelined against the Bills.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Returns to practice Wednesday
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Carter (shoulders) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.
This was Carter's first practice in any capacity since he underwent procedures on both shoulders the week of Dec. 1. The expectation this week has been that Carter will be able to return to action Sunday against Buffalo, and he is certainly trending that way with his full practice Wednesday. If Carter does manage to suit up against the Bills, Byron Young -- who has 2.5 sacks in the three contests during Carter's absence -- could see less defensive snaps.
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Eagles' Zack Baun: Leads Philly in tackles
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Baun recorded nine tackles (three solo) in Saturday's 29-18 win over the Commanders.
The inside linebacker has recorded at least six tackles in every game but one this season, posting 117 (58 solo), including 3.5 sacks, for the year. Baun also has seven pass breakups, including two interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. The 2024 All-Pro has played on nearly every defensive snap this season for Philadelphia.
