Philadelphia Eagles rule out CB Nickell Robey-Coleman vs. Washington with illness
Updated Jan 03, 2021;
Posted Jan 03, 2021
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman (31) stands on the field during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart)AP
Facebook Share cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman on the reserve/COVID-19 list and running back Adrian Killins on the Practice Squad COVID-19 list.
PHILADELPHIA The Eagles ruled out cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman for Sunday night’s season finale against the Washington Football Team with an illness, the team announced Sunday morning.
According to ESPN, Robey-Coleman tested positive for the coronavirus, along with another player on the Eagles practice squad.
Nickell Robey-Coleman and Eagles practice squad player reportedly test positive for COVID-19 [UPDATE]
Yet another player ruled out for Week 17.
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UPDATE: The Eagles officially placed Nickell Robey-Coleman on the reserve/COVID-19 list and Adrian Killins on the Practice Squad COVID-19 list. The Eagles elevated practice squad cornerback Jameson Houston, an undrafted rookie free agent, to the roster as a COVID-19 replacement.
ORIGINAL STORY BELOW.
Eagles cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman and a currently unidentified practice squad player both tested positive for COVID-19, according to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter.
This news means NRC will not be available for Sunday’s game against the Washington Football Team.
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.
Eagles inactives: Darius Slay, John Hightower sidelined vs. Cardinals | Who else will miss Week 15 matchup?
Updated Dec 20, 2020;
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The team announced Slay did not travel with the team to Arizona on Saturday. He was officially listed among the team’s inactives for the Week 15 matchup just 90 minutes before the game.
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With Slay out of the lineup, the Eagles are likely to start safety Jalen Mills at cornerback. The Eagles also have Elijah Riley, Michael Jacquet, Nickell Robey-Coleman, Jameson Houston and Kevon Seymour at the position. If Mills were to make the move to corner, the Eagles would need to make up for his absence with safeties K’Von Wallace, Marcus Epps, Blake Countess and Rudy Ford.
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