Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith Ruled Out for Eagles’ London Game vs. Jaguars

The Philadelphia Eagles will head into Sunday’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a significantly altered roster, ruling out five players including star running back Saquon Barkley and wide receiver DeVonta Smith. The official team injury report confirmed both Barkley and Smith are sidelined with hamstring injuries for the 9:30 AM ET kickoff in London.

The absences extend beyond the skill positions. Center Drew Kendall (knee), safety Marcus Epps (groin), and receiver Hollywood Brown (ankle) have also been ruled out. These departures come at the end of a volatile week for the Philadelphia roster, which saw the retirement of 14-season veteran right tackle Lane Johnson on Tuesday and the trade of starting center Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday.

Philadelphia's roster has seen significant turnover this week following trades and retirements.

A Reshuffled Offensive Foundation

With Jurgens traded and Kendall ruled out with a knee injury, the Eagles face a critical vacancy at center. This reshuffling of the offensive line creates a difficult environment for third-year running back Will Shipley, who is expected to make his first career NFL start. Shipley takes over the backfield duties as Tank Bigsby remains on injured reserve, leaving the Eagles without their primary rushing tandem.

Quarterback Jalen Hurts provided a late-week scare after being added to the injury report on Friday with a calf issue. However, Hurts was a full participant in Friday’s practice and carries no game designation, clearing him to start. The backup quarterback room also saw a shift on Friday with the release of veteran Andy Dalton.

Five Eagles players have been ruled out for the Week 6 contest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Defensive Returns and Tight End Reinforcements

While the offense navigates multiple vacancies, the Philadelphia defense and special teams will receive a boost. Linebacker Zack Baun has cleared concussion protocol and is set to return to the lineup. On the offensive side, tight end Dallas Goedert is expected to make his first appearance since Week 2 after recovering from a knee injury. Goedert’s return may prove pivotal for Hurts as he operates without his top two wide receivers in Smith and Brown.

According to reporting from the Associated Press, the game serves as a critical inflection point for an Eagles team attempting to stabilize its season despite the sudden loss of veteran leadership on the line and explosive playmakers in the secondary and backfield.

Following the Oct. 11 contest, the team will have a short window to address the depth concerns created by this week’s roster transitions and injuries.

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