How Dallas Goederthamstring sensation?

Before eagles Practice began Wednesday, with the tight end spending some time on the field simulating the game. Saquon Barkley backward obstacle. Like everyone who saw it (there can’t be many people who haven’t right now), Goedert was amazed by the athleticism.

“I couldn’t even jump over my shoe and get it to the ground,” Goedert said. “The things he does on the field are special, and getting him here and being able to play with that caliber of running back opens up everything. I’m excited to go out there and block and see more plays like that.”

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Goedert said it should happen on Sunday. After missing the last three games with a hamstring injury, Goedert returned to practice Wednesday and said he is “moving in the right direction” to return for the Eagles’ Week 10 game at Dallas on Sunday.

“I’m still waiting to see how the week goes,” Goedert said. “I’m happy with where I’m at right now. It feels good and I look forward to attacking it the rest of the way.”

The Eagles didn’t miss a beat while Goedert was out. They won their last four games – Goedert was injured in the first quarter of the game that started the series – and scored 28.2 points per game during that stretch.

“We were just clicking,” Goedert said. “We’re doing a lot of good things. We have a lot of good players and they make plays when they need to.”

Of course, Barkley is at the top of the list. eagles We are determined to leave the ball in the hands of the backstop and the strategy seems to be working. Still, jalen hurts He has been effective in the passing game, and Grant Calcaterra has replaced Goedert with 13 receptions and 160 yards in the last four games. Goedert said he can see the Eagles using a 12-plus personnel package on the field, which is tough on both ends.

Regarding the disappointment of missing time again, Goedert said: “You have to take what comes first. I never want to get injured but you have to make sure you keep a positive attitude and when you come back, you’re in the best shape you can be, pay attention to meetings so you know all the developments. little nuances of things we changed over the course of a few weeks.

The nuances are not very complicated. Block Barkley.

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He suffers; Eagles have a long injury report

Hurts was on the field and wearing his helmet when individual workouts began Wednesday, the only practice session open to reporters. But backup Kenny Pickett took the first reps as Hurts stood nearby and watched.

Hurts later said there was nothing to see here, just a rest day.

“I just do what I’m told,” Hurts said. Following their Sunday game in Dallas, the Eagles will make a quick turnaround to host top-seeded Washington next Thursday.

Hurts was not alone, Barkley also had a limited participation in Wednesday’s practice due to rest.

Wednesday’s session was a transition period, so the injury report is an estimate.

The Eagles listed three players as non-participants: DeVonta Smith (hamstring); Nolan Smith (groin); and Ben VanSumeren (concussion).

Nine Eagles were limited by various ailments. Most importantly, Massacre of DariusAfter missing Sunday’s win over Jacksonville due to a groin injury, he returned to the practice field in a limited capacity. The three current starters on the offensive line are: Mekhi Becton (ankle), Fred Johnson (knee) and Camera Jurgens (wrist) – was also limited. So was Bryce Huff, who played sparingly Sunday because of an ankle injury. Ainias Smith (ankle), Josh Sweat (hip) and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (hip) also had a limited number of participants.