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Eagles Stars Barkley, Smith Out for London Game
10 Oct
Summary
- Barkley and Smith sidelined due to hamstring injuries.
- Hurts added to injury report with a calf issue.
- Eagles face significant offensive line changes.
The Philadelphia Eagles will be without running back Saquon Barkley and receiver DeVonta Smith for their upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Both players are sidelined with hamstring injuries, with neither having practiced throughout the week. Quarterback Jalen Hurts was also listed on the injury report on Friday due to a calf issue, though he fully participated in practice.
The team's offensive line has also undergone significant changes. Veteran tackle Lane Johnson recently retired, and Cam Jurgens was traded to the Baltimore Ravens. These shifts mean Tanner McKee and Cole Payton will serve as backups to Hurts.
Despite these challenges, coach Nick Sirianni expressed confidence in the remaining offensive line personnel. He also conveyed an optimistic outlook regarding the team's resilience, emphasizing unity through adversity. The Eagles organization also announced a significant philanthropic effort, with owner Jeffrey Lurie pledging $500,000 for autism research in London.
