Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said it would be "pretty miraculous" for edge rusher Jalyx Hunt to play Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Hunt sustained ankle and knee injuries on the final play of the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, when his left leg was pinned and twisted while he tried to recover a loose ball following a fourth-down stop by teammate Zack Baun. He stayed on the ground for some time before trainers helped him off the field.
Fangio said Hunt is the kind of player who will push the envelope and pressure the medical staff to clear him. "He's not going to be one of those guys that's going to be hesitant to come back," Fangio said. Fellow edge rusher Jonathan Greenard did not play against Jacksonville after testing his injured ankle before the game. Fangio said he hopes Greenard can go this week.
The Eagles could also get help on offense. Receiver De Vonta Smith and running back Saquon Barkley are recovering from hamstring injuries. Coach Nick Sirianni said Monday he is hopeful, but noted that plans can change quickly with plenty of game time left. The running back room needs a boost, with Tank Bigsby (abdomen) on injured reserve and Will Shipley expected to miss multiple weeks after a partial plantar fascia tear against Jacksonville, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The safety position also requires attention. Marcus Epps missed the Jacksonville game with a groin injury, and Michael Carter II left Sunday's game with an abdominal injury and did not return.
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