Long Eagles injury list
As expected in the aftermath of a physical victory over Minnesota on Sunday, the Eagles' injury list was a long one, heading into Sunday's game against the Giants.
Long Eagles injury list
Daily News staff
As expected in the aftermath of a physical victory over Minnesota yesterday, the Eagles’ injury list was a long one, heading into Sunday’s NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Giants.
* Running back Brian Westbrook has a sore knee, but “it’s no different than it has been all year,” coach Andy Reid said. Figure Westbrook will continue to be limited in practice this week as the Eagles manage the amount of snaps he takes during the week.
* Fullback Dan Klecko has a shoulder contusion that forced Correll Buckhalter to play at fullback for part of Sunday’s game. Coach Andy Reid said the injury was “not as bad as we had anticipated.”
* Rookie offensive lineman Mike McGlynn has a torn hamstring and is doubtful for this week.
* Tackle Jon Runyan is sore with a knee sprain, but made it through the game Sunday and shows no signs of not playing against the Giants.
* Wide receiver Greg Lewis has a foot strain. “He feels pretty good today,” Reid said. Lewis was injured in warmups when he stepped on cornerback Lito Sheppard’s foot.
* Cornerback Asante Samuel missed some time with a hip strain, but should be fine for this week, Reid said.
* Defensive end Victor Abiamiri was meeting with a foot specialist to recheck his status and see if he can resume football activities. “He’s feeling better, not 100 percent,” Reid said.
* Guard Shawn Andrews, who has not played since Week 2, was heading back to California to be checked by surgeon Dr. Robert Watkins. “Shawn is not there yet. If he gets the OK, then we would allow him to get back out and start practicing.”
Other comments from Reid:
* On the matchup with the Giants: "They will be as good as we would expect. It's going to be a knockdown, drag-out NFC East brawl. We’ll be ready and they will be ready."
* On the much-asked question about the run-pass balance and his willingness to stick with the run Sunday, even despite limited early returns: "We tried to keep it as balanced as we could so I didn’t have to answer that question. I can’t believe you asked that question, but I am kind of glad you did."
* On the fans who traveled to Minnesota: "I want to thank the fans for the support they showed, going all the way up there to Minneapolis ... They do a geat job with that. They were outnumbered a little bit, but they fought as hard as our football team. Great to have them there."
* On the character of his team: "You have to have good people and then you have to go through the trials and tribulations of the season. It all starts at Lehigh. You hope that you grow as a football team and that nobody turns their back on another player, rather that they rally around each other."
* On Donovan McNabb's play: "Donovan did just a beauttful job in managing the game and the passing game. He had quite a little bit of pressure in his face. I thought he handled it so well. We were in backed up situations and he was able to get out of those."
* On the offense: "I am proud of the way the guys kept battling. That’s a good defense. They fought all the way through. We need to do better on third downs. We weren’t quite as good as we have been. We need to do a better job there. We need to do a better job in the red zone, which we had been doing a better job at in the last few weeks."
Can someone re-injure LJ? Just to make sure he sits? Please??
Good win yesterday. They should beat the Giants. But if they don't, the Phillies are still World F***ing Champions!— RHextall- I liked the plays with Buck and Brian both in the BF. Though underweight for a FB, Buckhalter did fine. And it gives Nab another guy to throw to or to run . Klecko is a fine blocker but that is it. The WR's did a good job. I hope Baskett gets more involved against NY. Dejean is just a wonder for a kid. Love him.— KGKoons
Comment removed.- Thank you Eagles. Yesterday the team I know and love showed up and played their butts off. Please keep doing at least that and win or lose you guys are my team. My hats off to all of you but especially to the veteran leaders who stepped it up when they needed to.— The Manager
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Lito injured one of our receivers... go figure...— gho_matt- This week is the big one. If they can beat the Giants I think they'll get to the Super Bowl. That sounds weird to say.— doorspj24
- Here's hoping that Reid doesnt go back to throwing the ball over and over and over again. This team isn't built that way, we need to stay balanced. One thing I saw when we played the Cowgirls and didnt see last night is more plays involving Buckhalter. I think we need to make our running game into a two headed monster because Buck can run over some people, I just dont know why we dont involve him a lot.— traugdog420
- Keep Buck in....he poses two problems for the gints...one he can block and two he can run...— nuggett
- This comment is way out of place here; but, why wasn't Lito tried as a returner or a WR if his time was planned to be so limited on D? He could probably replace Greg Lewis, right? I think DeSean got gassed on each of his long punt returns. He has nice acceleration and vision; but, has a limited top speed and gasses. Next season we need more WR impact, a FB, and solid O linemen to step in at every O line position. Our O line was overpowered yesterday.
- Bring on the gmen. We trounced them last time and score wouldve showed but they got some lucky blocks and that return for a td. However, they didnt have a healthy Jacobs. I think it will be a lot harder to stop Jacobs and Ward this time, or at least contain them. If we cant, it will be a long day, also if Eli gets a lot of time to throw like the first game. Lets just hope the O doesnt falter and keeps us in the game.— peteike
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- LJ Smith – Headache from studying game film Shawn Andrews- The big kid’s inner-child still has a back spasm Reggie Brown- Splinter in a** from riding the bench Donovan McNabb – Further damaged his street-cred with more post game on-field goofiness Mike McGlynn- Who? Dan Klecko- Hurt his shoulder carrying around his dad’s reputation Christina Lurie – Bloody nose from a Jeff Lurie celebratory fist bump Time yours…— Will T.
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