Five of the Eagles’ six inactive players against the Commanders were out with injuries Friday: linebacker Jihad Campbell (hamstring/quad), wide receiver Britain Covey (knee), cornerback Jonathan Jones (hamstring), wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring), and wide receiver Dontevian Wicks (ankle).
Smith and Wicks missed their second consecutive game for the Eagles. With Campbell sidelined, Jeremiah Trotter Jr. – who has rotated with Campbell throughout the season – will take the bulk of the inside linebacker snaps next to Jack Baun.
All three quarterbacks have been active against Washington. Last week, rookie Cole Payton was the third emergency quarterback. Center/guard Jake Majors is inactive for the second consecutive week.
The Eagles elevated running back Elijah Mitchell and outside linebacker Mason Rieger from the practice squad on Saturday.
The Commanders will be thin at defensive tackle as star defensive lineman Daron Payne is inactive. Payne was placed on the injured list Friday with a foot injury and was designated as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity. He joins Javon Kinlaw as the second inactive defensive tackle. Kinlaw was sidelined Friday with a knee injury against the 49ers in Week 6.
The Commanders’ two cornerbacks, Fabian Morrow and Isaac Yiadom, are listed as inactive. Starting wide receiver Traylon Burks is active for the Commanders after being listed as questionable.
Here is the full list of Eagles inactives:
Inaction of Commanders:
QB Athan Kaliakmanis (3rd QB) | 16