Eagles Rookie Appears On Thursday's Injury Report

Star rookie defensive tackle Jalen Carter appeared on the Eagles’ injury report on Thursday.

Carter, 22, did not practice after fully participating in Wednesday’s session.

In addition to Carter, the Eagles were also without cornerback Darius Slay (knee) and safety Justin Evans (knee) on Thursday. Slay and Evans missed their second straight day of practice, while Carter was a new addition.

In five games, Carter wasn’t just good for a rookie. You can argue that he was the Eagles’ best defensive player and one of the best defensive players in the entire NFL. He’s on track to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Through five games this season, Carter already has 3 1/2 sacks, 4 tackles for loss, 4 QB hits, 12 tackles and 23 total pressures, tying him for the league lead in defensive tackles with Aaron Donald. The No. 9 overall pick from Georgia has been great so far.

Carter’s injury is certainly something to keep an eye on as the Eagles get closer to kickoff against the Jets on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. at MetLife Stadium.

The good news at the defensive tackle position is that the Eagles could potentially call on Fletcher Cox (back) and Marlon Tuipulotu (triceps) on Sunday. Cox was a full participant on Friday after being limited on Wednesday. And Tuipulotu was back as a limited participant after missing the first day of the week.

Here is Thursday’s full injury report:

DNP: DT Jalen Carter (ankle), S Justin Evans (knee), CB Darius Slay (knee)

Limited: S Sydney Brown (hamstring), LB Nakobe Dean (foot), TE Jack Stoll (shoulder), DT Marlon Tuipulotu (triceps)

Full: DT Fletcher Cox (back), RB Rashaad Penny (due to illness)