Bell injures calf; Herremans, Jamaal Jackson take the field
The Philadelphia Daily News - Eagletarian
Bell injures calf; Herremans, Jamaal Jackson take the field
Daily News staff and Les Bowen
Running back Mike Bell began the morning as a full participant, after taking part in portions of practice last week because of a hamstring injury.
About an hour into the session he was taken to be examined and then carted off the field back to the locker room.
Bell has a slight calf strain, according to Bell and coach Andy Reid.
"It's one of those things that just happened," said Bell, who has been in anguish over not getting much of a chance to show his new team what he can do, since signing as a restricted free agent from the Saints in the offseason. Bell said he felt his calf tighten jogging back to the huddle after a carry. "I'll be fine, man I'm one of those people that's going to come back stronger ... It could have been an Achilles', it could have been an ACL, but it's just a calf. That's always a blessing."
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The Eagles have activated guard Todd Herremans and center Jamaal Jackson off the physically unable to perform list and both were on the field this morning for a portion of practice.
Herremans has not practiced with the team since early in spring workouts with a foot problem. His landing on the PUP list to start training camp was a bit of a surprise, especially after both the team and Herremans said he was fine following a visit to a specialist.
Jackson tore his ACL in the Dec. 26 game against the Broncos and has been rehabbing since.
"A little something," Jackson said of the unexpected return.
Jackson's agent, J.R. Rickert, took to Twitter this morning with this message: "Jamaal Jackson returns today!! Mission, Green Bay, September 12th."
Both players have been working out on the side daily during training camp in an effort to get back. This is an obvious step in the right direction for both, although what it means in terms of how quickly they can get on the field, especially Jackson, remains to be seen.
Andy Reid would not talk about a timetable or even what the next step might be for Herremans and Jackson. Reid said back in the spring that Jackson being ready for the opener might be a bit of a stretch. He said today it was impossible to say whether Jackson will play in the opener.
Reid said backup center Nick Cole, out more than a week with knee swelling, is very close to returning.
The team has released punter Ken Parrish. Parrish, an East Stroudsburg product who also was in training camp last season, was unlikely to beat out incumbent Sav Rocca. He did get some footage on film for other teams, though, by punting and handling kickoffs during Friday night's preseason opener against Jacksonville.
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Defensive back Macho Harris was back on the field this morning after missing last week with a hamstring injury.
Defensive tackle Antonio Dixon (concussion) and wide receiver Hank Baskett (knee) practiced; safety Quintin Demps, injured on a kickoff in Friday's preseason game, remains out with what Reid said is a knee contusion.
And in something we have not seen at all during training camp: Jason Avant dropped a pass, broken up after he had his hands on it by Joselio Hanson.
"I didn't drop it," Avant said, smiling. "I caught it and he poked it out. It was a fumble!"
Herremans probably isn't fine even for an office job. This being the NFL, and him being a lineman, he probably will play. We'll never know what this guy could play like healthy.— tacklinjoe- Maybe Jamaal watched McGlynn handle his duties quite well and decided he felt much better. Nothing like competition to inspire a guy.— Denali
- Mike Bell for a draft pick anyone? Anyone at all? Don't be shy.— mccloudmj
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- Buckley for a draft pick and Bell on the PUP list 'til he heals?— jdincincy
- Herremans is done for the year, book it.— snakeplissken
really concerned w/ Herremans, he is one of the steady ones along that 0-line. if he isn't healthy, that will be a big blow to the production of the entire offensive line.— bboybeballin- Not surprised one bit about Bells calf strain. Almost every person who has hamstring issues caused by tightness will have calf problems caused by the same tightness. I'm starting to wonder about the credibility of the Eagles head trainer Rick Burkholder. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to teach guys how to stretch properly. Don't be surprised if Andy Reid cuts Bell.— power808
hopefully these guys will be ready for the opener— briandawkins20- Power 808- I also wonder about some of their training techniques/practices; for a team that has the "best ATC"; they sure seem to have a lot of soft tissue/over use type injuries.....— RoastedBird
- The Broncos game was Dec. 27th. I continue to be amazed by the lack of attention to detail here.— eldiablodelsol2009
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- Macho Harris's return could only hurt this team. Herremans is becoming a big concern.
- I'd LOVE to see Herreman's return...but ONLY if he is 100% healthy. And as for Jamaal....he is rushing too much!. He needs to understand that his injury WILL NOT be ready for the season Opener! Those serious injuries need AT LEAST two years to be strengthened enough to play on again. But from the sounds of it, he WILL be back in time for the season Opener. Andy better have a replacement penciled in behind him, because he might not make it through the first game. What a shame, this guy is/was a first rate Center, and after the first live-action plays he goes through, is gonna know some REAL pain if/when he gets hit there.— TBear
That is pretty funny about Jackson. All of a sudden he's better. Thanks Mike.— Richard Saunders- How frustrating for Mike Bell. Injuries are derailing his training camp. When healthy, he has enough steam to knock Trent Cole on his keister. Like to see him get some reps and contact.— Smashmouth
