Hamstring injury keeps Murray sidelined
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - DeMarco Murray did not play in the Eagles' 24-17 win over the New York Jets on Sunday because of a hamstring injury.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - DeMarco Murray did not play in the Eagles' 24-17 win over the New York Jets on Sunday because of a hamstring injury.
Murray injured his hamstring during practice on Wednesday. He did not practice on Thursday and was listed as questionable for the game. Murray tested his hamstring before the game.
"He tried pre-game," coach Chip Kelly said, "and just couldn't go."
Darren Sproles started the game in Murray's place, but Ryan Mathews took the bulk of the carries. Mathews finished with 25 carries for 108 yards.
The Eagles also were down linebackers Kiko Alonso and Mychal Kendricks; defensive linemen Cedric Thornton and Taylor Hart; and wide receiver Josh Huff due to injuries.
Alonso (knee), Kendricks (hamstring), Thornton (hand), and Hart (shoulder) were all declared out on Friday. Huff was added to the injury on Saturday because of a hamstring injury.
"He was just running around and felt something in his hamstring," Kelly said. "He tried to see if he could go today, but he couldn't go."
Jordan Hicks started at inside linebacker in place of Kendricks. Brandon Bair started at defensive end in place of Thornton. Kenjon Barner was the Eagles' kick returner in Huff's place.
It was the first career starts for Hicks and Bair. Hicks led the team with 10 tackles and had one interception and one fumble recovery. Bair had four tackles and three pass deflections.
"I was talking to Fletcher Cox before the game started and when you got guys like him and Bennie Logan next to you, it is a lot easier to relax and just go out there and do your thing," Bair said. "You don't have to do somebody else's job and worry about somebody else screwing up."
Gardner leaves with foot injury
Right guard Andrew Gardner left Sunday's game in the first half with a right foot injury. He did not return. Gardner was seen by reporters leaving the locker room with a walking boot and crutches.
Matt Tobin replaced Gardner in the lineup.
Left tackle Jason Peters left the game late in the fourth quarter. He said he was "rolled up on," but he did not consider the injury serious and he said he is OK. Tobin moved to left tackle in Peters' absence, and Dennis Kelly played right guard.
Safety Chris Maragos left the game in the first half with a left knee contusion. The Eagles adjusted their dime formation as a result. They first inserted Jerome Couplin in Maragos' place. Then they decided to move E.J. Biggers to the slot, move Malcolm Jenkins back to safety from the slot, and play Eric Rowe in the dime. Rowe responded with an interception.
Notable
Bair, Kelly, linebacker Marcus Smith, and cornerback Denzel Rice were all active for the first time this season. Quarterback Thad Lewis was the team's lone healthy scratch. . . . Kicker Cody Parkey hit a 30-yard field goal, his only attempt. He also made three extra points. Parkey did not record a touchback on a kickoff. Four were returned, and one went out of bounds. . . . Linebacker Connor Barwin notched his second sack of the season. He has four sacks over the last six games dating back to last season.
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