Week 2 Injury Report

The Eagles (1-0) will travel to Nashville for a Week 2 matchup against the Titans (0-1).

They already have one starter who has gone on IR since their Week 1 win over the Commanders. Three-time Pro Bowl left guard Landon Dickerson is out for the next four games, at least.

GETTY IMAGES: Cooper DeJean got dinged a little in the Week 1 game vs. Washington.

Check here all week for the injury report each day.

Wednesday, Sept. 16

Not practicing for the Eagles on Wednesday were a pair of key defensive players in DB Cooper DeJean (calf/abdomen) and DT Jalen Carter (wrist).

DeJean was dinged early in Sunday’s 24-22 win over the Washington Commanders, but managed play all 70 defensive snaps. Though far his best game, the injury adds some necessary context. Speaking after practice, DeJean said he expects to play Sunday when the Eagles take on the Tennessee Titans in Nashville.

”I’ll be good,” he said. “I’ll be all right.”

As for Carter, who last Sunday played 94% of the defensive snaps, his injury will be something to monitor throughout the week.

Limited for the Eagles to begin the week was the veteran Greenard, who was sidelined for the season opener as he works his way back from a summer pectoral strain. Greenard was a limited participant in practice last week as well, so the encouraging news at this time is that there hasn’t been a setback.

Thursday, Sept. 17

The new one here is Mukuba, who comes up with a late-week pop up. With only one day of practice remaining, the recent injury sustained by Eagles’ second-year safety will certainly be worth monitoring.

DeJean and Carter were upgraded to limited, which is a positive development at this stage of the week. Carter was spotted sporting a cast on his right wrist. Like DeJean, Carter, who spoke in the locker room on Thursday, said he expects to play.

“I feel good,” he said. “I’m playing this week, and that’s the big part. That’s the main thing right there — playing.”

Meanwhile, Greenard remains limited, as he has in each practice to start the season. That he hasn’t experienced a setback should be viewed as a positive.

“I think ultimately now I’m on the back end of where it’s trajecting pretty good,” he said. “Really, really good. So, past the early days of it being sore, stiff, things of that sort. Now just getting back stronger and getting back, stacking days so I can continue to do the job more than just one time. You know what I mean? Obviously it’s gonna be a long game, long season.”

Friday, Sept. 18

Greenard, as expected, will miss another week as he works his way back from his pectoral injury. The nature of the injury requires time to build back strength and stamina, and Greenard also mentioned endurance when speaking to reporters on Thursday. Still, the fact he was again limited all week without any setbacks should be viewed as a positive.

Mukuba’s knee injury popped up on Thursday, but the second-year safety practiced Friday in a limited capacity. His status will be worth monitoring as kickoff approaches. If Mukuba can’t go, look for veteran Michael Carter II to handle an expanded role.

“Obviously, Michael’s played a lot of football, and I have a ton of confidence in him,” said Nick Sirianni. “He has great versatility to be able to play multiple positions, and he’s worked his butt off to be ready to play that safety position. We’ll see how that goes.

“My confidence level in the group itself is very high. Drew’s made a ton of plays and [S] Marcus [Epps] has made a ton of plays. When I say that, I know Drew hasn’t played a ton of football games, but I mean in practice and in games that he’s been able to play. And then Michael’s played a lot of plays. I’ve got a ton of confidence in that group.”

Jalen Carter and Cooper DeJean are good to go, and have no designations entering Week 2.

— Andrew DiCecco (@AndrewDiCecco) is the Eagles beat reporter for InsideTheBirds.com