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Barkley, who has been a focal point of the Eagles' ground game, will miss his first start of the year after sustaining a hamstring injury that forced him to leave the field early in the first quarter of last week’s contest against the Los Angeles Rams. Meanwhile, Smith remains sidelined with a hamstring issue, marking his second consecutive game on the inactive list.
Personnel changes and injury updates
The offensive line will also see a significant shift, as new starting center Drew Kendall has been ruled out due to a knee injury. Kendall had stepped into the center role starting in Week 2, following a tactical shuffle that saw Cam Jurgens move to left guard. With Jurgens recently traded to the Baltimore Ravens, the team has been preparing alternative options, including Jake Majors, who took snaps at center during recent practice sessions.
The injury report extends to the defensive side of the ball, with safety Marcus Epps ruled out due to a groin injury. Additionally, receiver Hollywood Brown will miss the trip to London while recovering from an ankle injury. Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard remains a question mark for the game; despite not practicing this week due to an ankle injury sustained against the Rams, he has not been definitively ruled out.
Despite these absences, the Eagles received some positive news regarding their roster depth. Tight end Dallas Goedert is set to return to the lineup after missing time with a knee injury suffered in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans. Furthermore, linebacker Zack Baun has successfully cleared concussion protocol and is expected to be available for selection.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts, who appeared on the injury report Friday with a calf issue, carries no injury designation for the game. Head coach Nick Sirianni also addressed the status of receiver Dontayvion Wicks, who experienced a hamstring issue during Thursday's practice. Wicks participated in a limited capacity on Friday and is expected to be available for the London matchup.
