Eagles Get A Few Key Players Back For Practice On Thursday

The Eagles got some key players back on the field for practice on Thursday as they prepare to face the Dolphins on Sunday Night Football.

After being non-participants earlier in the week, Lane Johnson (ankle) and DeVonta Smith (hamstring injury) returned to the field on Sunday. This is an encouraging sign.

Johnson and Smith participated in individual drills during the portion of the practice open to reporters. Johnson lined up with the starting offensive lineman at his usual right tackle spot. Smith took part in some stretching exercises before taking a quick trip inside. But he returned for individual drills.

While Johnson and Smith practiced, safety Reed Blankenship (ribs) was a spectator and nickel cornerback Bradley Roby (shoulder) was not present.

The Eagles have dealt with a ton of injuries in their secondary this season, and that continues into Week 7.

All four players who were limited on Wednesday practiced on Thursday: Darius Slay (knee), Jalen Carter (ankle), Dallas Goedert (groin), Milton Williams (ankle).

And the three players who were limited on Wednesday also trained: Sydney Brown (hamstring), Marlon Tuipulotu (triceps) and Eli Ricks (knee).

After starting the week with a walkthrough on Wednesday, the Eagles marked their first practice since the loss to the Jets. It was also our first chance to see Julio Jones in an Eagles jersey.