Brandon Brooks
As you re all aware, Brooks ruptured his Achilles during the summer and missed the entire 2020 season. It was his third major injury in an 18-month span:
January 13, 2019: In the Eagles divisional round loss to the Saints, Brooks tore his right Achilles.
December 29, 2019: Brooks suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the Eagles NFC East-clinching Week 17 win over the Giants that required surgery.
June, 2020: Brooks tore his left Achilles.
Brooks was able to return from his first torn Achilles in time for the start of the 2019 regular season, an extremely impressive feat for a 340-pound man. He has also stayed in shape, and then some, since his injury. I mean:
Philadelphia Eagles snap counts: All hands on deck in the secondary, defensive players carry heavy load and more
Updated Dec 28, 2020;
Posted Dec 28, 2020
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Grayland Arnold (37) looks on while cornerback Darius Slay, left, and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) both go up for a pass which was intercepted by Slay in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 27. 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)AP
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Quarterbacks (out of 73 offensive snaps): Jalen Hurts (73), Carson Wentz (DNP), Nate Sudfeld (inactive).
Analysis: Hurts threw for 342 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 69 more yards, but he threw two interceptions in the fourth quarter and lost a fumble down the stretch, too. For the first time in his run as the starting quarterback, he seemed to be pressing. Still, he got the offense off to a quick start that the team couldn’t hang on to.
Philadelphia Eagles announce four practice squad protections for Week 16
Updated Dec 22, 2020;
Posted Dec 22, 2020
Jordan Howard #28 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs for yardage during the first quarter of their game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 06, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Getty Images
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PHILADELPHIA The Eagles announced their four practice squad protections for Week 16 of the 2020 NFL season.
The Eagles are protecting running back Jordan Howard, offensive tackle Prince Tega Wanogho, linebacker Rashad Smith and tight end Caleb Wilson, the team announced Tuesday.
Each week during the 2020 NFL season, teams are allowed to “protect” four players, which means that another team cannot sign them to the active roster until after that week’s game.
Philadelphia Eagles snap counts: Alshon Jeffery leads wide receivers, Michael Jacquet steps in and more
Updated Dec 21, 2020;
Posted Dec 21, 2020
Alshon Jeffery #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles fails at making a one-handed catch against Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at State Farm Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Eagles 33-26. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)Getty Images
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Here’s a look at who played how much in the loss at the Cardinals.
Quarterbacks (out of 83 offensive snaps): Jalen Hurts (83), Carson Wentz (DNP), Nate Sudfeld (inactive).
Analysis: Hurts threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns and added 63 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. He looked good, and he’ll get another chance to start at the Cowboys in Week 16. He’s given the Eagles the spark that coach Doug Pederson said he wanted to see from the rookie.
Philadelphia Eagles begin practice window for WR DeSean Jackson to return from IR; OL joins practice squad
Updated Dec 21, 2020;
Posted Dec 21, 2020
Philadelphia Eagles DeSean Jackson runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)AP
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PHILADELPHIA The Eagles could get a veteran offensive player back at some point in the next two weeks or beyond.
The team announced Monday it was beginning the 21-day practice window for wide receiver DeSean Jackson to return from injured reserve. The team also announced it signed offensive lineman Casey Tucker to the practice squad.