Maddox appeared in nine regular-season games and recorded 43 tackles, three pass breakups, three forced fumbles, one sack, one interception and one fumble recovery across 439 defensive snaps.
Maddox missed multiple games in a row on three separate occasions during the campaign due to a trio of injuries, but when available, he was a force for Philadelphia's stout defense. After missing the divisional-round win over the Giants, the fifth-year cornerback returned to action for the NFL Championship Game and Super Bowl, totaling 10 tackles between those two games. He signed a three-year extension with the Eagles in 2021, so he's still under contract for two more seasons and should remain a prominent part of the secondary as long as he stays healthy.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: Appears ready for Super Bowl
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Maddox (toe) doesn't have a designation after the first week of preparation ahead of Super Bowl LVII against the Chiefs on Sunday, Feb. 12.
After sustaining a toe injury Week 16, Maddox missed the Eagles' ensuing three games before returning for this past Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers. He since has been listed on Philadelphia practice reports with toe and rest, so despite taking in Friday's session in a walking boot -- per Zach Berman of The Athletic -- Maddox doesn't appear to be in danger of sitting out the Super Bowl considering his lack of designation more than a week ahead of the contest.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: Not practicing
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Maddox (toe) has a walking boot on his left foot and isn't practicing Friday, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
Maddox played 19 snaps in the NFC Championship Game after missing more than a month with a toe injury. If he isn't available for the Super Bowl against Kansas City, the Eagles likely will turn back to Josiah Scott as their slot corner in nickel packages. Maddox still has a week to return to practice before the big game.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: No designation for Sunday
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Maddox (toe) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers.
Maddox returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering the toe injury against Dallas on Dec. 24. He remained limited Thursday but was upgraded to a full participant Friday and has been cleared for game action. The fifth-year cornerback recorded 43 tackles, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one sack and one interception across nine appearances this season and figures to reprise his role as Philadelphia's top slot corner during the NFC title game.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: Remains iffy for Sunday
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Maddox (toe) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Maddox is on the verge of missing a fourth consecutive matchup this weekend due to a toe injury, as the fifth-year cornerback said Thursday that he's still taking it day-by-day, per Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia. Maddox also practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, so Friday's practice/injury report should ultimately provide further clarification regarding the 26-year-old's availability for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: Returns to practice Wednesday
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Maddox (toe) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice.
Maddox was back on the practice field for the first time since suffering the toe injury against Dallas on Dec. 24. Because he's been sidelined for just over a month, Maddox will likely have to log at least one full practice by Friday if he wants to avoid carrying an injury designation into Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: Could practice again this week
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Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said Monday he's "hopeful" that Maddox (toe) will return to practice Wednesday, Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Maddox has not practiced or played since he sustained a toe injury in the Week 16 loss to Dallas. While Sirianni did express optimism, he also clarified that the team still needs to see the cornerback perform "the football movements that he has to go out there and do," before deciding if he's fit to play again. The 26-year-old also was seen with a walking boot in the locker room following Saturday's divisional-round win over the Giants, per Frank. Therefore, it could be more likely that Maddox will be ready to return by the Super Bowl if Philadelphia advances with a win during Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: Sitting out Saturday's playoff tilt
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Maddox (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Giants.
Maddox sustained a toe injury during the Week 16 loss to Dallas, leaving him sidelined for the final two games of the regular season. While the Eagles had a week off during the wild-card round as the No. 1 seed in the NFC, the 26-year-old cornerback will now miss his third consecutive contest due to this issue. In his absence, defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson will likely slot in at nickel corner while safeties Marcus Epps and Reed Blankenship both see significant usage in the secondary as well.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: Out indefinitely with toe injury
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Maddox suffered a significant toe injury in Saturday's loss to the Cowboys and is now expected to remain out indefinitely, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Maddox is now in line to miss the rest of the regular season after sustaining what has since been revealed as a significant toe injury this past weekend in Dallas. While C.J. Gardner-Johnson (abdomen) is now eligible to come off injured reserve and possibly work in the slot in place of Maddox, the Eagles also have James Bradberry, Darius Slay and Josiah Scott to handle the team's cornerback duties for the time being.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: Requires walking boot
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Maddox (toe) was seen wearing a walking boot on his left foot after Saturday's 40-34 defeat in Dallas, Josh Tolentino of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Maddox was forced out of Week 16 action after his third-quarter sack of Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. If Maddox is forced to miss any time, Josiah Scott would be the top candidate to earn extra snaps at cornerback for the Eagles.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: Hurts toe Saturday
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Maddox (toe) won't return to Saturday's game against the Cowboys.
Prior to his exit from the contest, Maddox recorded three tackles and a sack. In his absence, Josiah Scott figures to log added cornerback reps for the Eagles.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: Back on active roster
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Philadelphia activated Maddox (hamstring) from its injured reserve list to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at the Giants.
After missing the Eagles' last four games recovering from a hamstring injury, Maddox appears to be in line to play in Week 14. He should reestablish himself as Philadelphia's primary slot corner, an assignment that would draw him across from Richie James on Sunday.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: Practicing again
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Maddox (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
The Eagles have now opened a 21-day practice window for Maddox to return to the active roster following his stint on IR with a hamstring injury. The cornerback has missed the team's last four games and appears unlikely to be available for Sunday's matchup with the Giants. Maddox has produced 27 tackles, three pass deflections, an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over six games this year.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: IR-bound with hamstring injury
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Philadelphia placed Maddox (hamstring) on its injured reserve list Monday.
Maddox will be forced to miss at least the Eagles' next four games as he recovers from a hamstring injury he seems to have sustained in Week 9 at Houston. Josiah Scott, a 2020 fourth-round pick, will likely operate as Philadelphia's primary slot corner until Maddox is healthy enough to play again.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Maddox (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday.
Maddox appears to have picked up a hamstring injury during last Thursday's matchup against Houston, and he was unable to participate in this Thursday's practice as a result. Luckily, the 26-year-old gets the benefit of having 10 days worth of rest between Philadelphia's Week 9 and Week 10 contests, but he'll still presumably need to practice in some capacity either Friday or Saturday to have a shot at playing Monday versus Washington. If Maddox is eventually ruled out, Zech McPhearson and Josiah Scott (ankle) would be candidates for additional cornerback snaps behind starters James Bradberry and Darius Slay.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: Won't play at Arizona
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Maddox (ankle) is listed as out for Week 5 at the Cardinals.
Maddox will miss his second consecutive game as he tends to an ankle injury he picked up during practice leading up to Week 4. 2021 fourth-rounder Zech McPhearson should be in line to see more work in nickel and dime packages in Maddox's absence.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: Status uncertain for Week 5
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Maddox (ankle) has an uncertain status for Sunday's game against Arizona, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Maddox didn't play in the Eagles' Week 4 win over the Jaguars due to an ankle sprain, and he was seen in a walking boot after the game. However, even if he's unable to suit up against the Cardinals, the cornerback isn't believed to be dealing with a long-term injury.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: Ruled out for Week 4
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Maddox (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
Maddox landed on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to an ankle injury, and while the extent of the issue remains unclear, it's severe enough to force him out of Week 4. The fifth-year defensive back has operated as the team's primary slot corner, so his absence will be a significant loss with Christian Kirk and the Jaguars coming to town.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: Nabs INT in win
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Maddox, who was limited at Wednesday's practice with a back injury, had eight tackles (four solo) and one interception during Monday's 24-7 win against the Vikings.
Maddox finished as the Eagles' second-leading tackler behind inside linebacker T.J. Edwards in Week 2. The cornerback also made a leaping interception on a pass intended for wide receiver Adam Thielen in the third quarter, marking the second of three picks thrown by quarterback Kirk Cousins on Monday. Maddox should attract plenty of targets while playing in coverage alongside Darius Slay and James Bradberry this season.
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Eagles' Avonte Maddox: Limited in Wednesday's walkthrough
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Maddox (back) was limited during Wednesday's walkthrough.
Maddox recorded eight tackles and one interception across 48 defensive snaps during Monday's win over the Vikings, but he presumably picked up a back issue as well. If he doesn't get upgraded to a full participant Thursday or Friday, he may be in danger of missing his first contest of the season.
