Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are without two key players for the Monday Night game against the Los Angeles Chargers - Jalen Carter and Lane Johnson.
Moro Ojomo #97 and Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after a sack against the New York Giants (Getty Images via AFP)
The Eagles announced last Thursday that All-Pro lineman Carter underwent procedures on both shoulders. The surgeries were described as minor, which is why he’s listed as week-to-week. Still, the timing strongly suggests the priority is getting him as close to full strength as possible for a playoff push.
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Lane Johnson is out with a foot injury. There is no update on AJ Dillon right now.
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