Tagged: Miles Sanders (61 Results)
Eagles RB Sanders, OT Johnson on track to play in Week #2
Philadelphia Eagles running back MILES SANDERS and right tackle LANE JOHNSON are on track to play on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams after both players missed the season opener with… More injuries. Johnson is coming off ankle surgery in August, while Sanders has been dealing with a bad hammy since early in training camp. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Around the NFL: Miles Sanders
It sounds like Miles Sanders will be able to play through his hamstring injury on Sunday. It's not certain, but that's what Adam Schefter is reporting. Maybe he's not 100 percent, but presumably the Eagles wouldn't take any chances of him aggravating the injury if it's a major concern. more »
NFL Injury Report: Eagles rule out Sanders
The league has released its Saturday injury report, and it includes some notable names and changes. Most notably, the Eagles have ruled out Miles Sanders, while the Bucs have upgraded Mike Evans to questionable. more »
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Eagles could manage RB Sanders’ workload to start season
Philadelphia running back MILES SANDERS continues to recover from a hamstring injury suffered during the first week of training camp. Sanders returned to practice on Wednesday, but head coach Doug Pederson admitted that the Eagles may have to manage his workload as he works his way back onto the field.
Source: Team Blog
Ask the Experts: Which injured player are you willing to draft?
ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which injured player are you willing to draft anyway? more »
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Eagles RB Sanders out with lower-body injury
Philadelphia Eagles running back MILES SANDERS is sidelined on a “week-to-week” basis due to a lower-body injury. Sanders landed on Wednesday’s injury report after being a full participant in the first… More two days of padded practices. Sanders is coming off an outstanding rookie season and is expected to lead the backfield in 2020. His status likely is not in jeopardy for the season opener against Washington on September 13th, but he will not get as many training camp reps. Less
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Mailbag: August 14, 2020
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Is Ronald Jones an above-average running back prospect? What's up with the new Cheat Sheet format? Auction strategies. Where's the love for Antonio Gibson? And more. more »
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Eagles RB Sanders ready for expanded role in 2020
Heading into the 2020 season, Philadelphia Eagles second-year running back MILES SANDERS is preparing for a workhorse role in the backfield. Assistant head coach/running backs coach Duce Staley said recently that… More he is excited about Sanders and his ability to handle the full rushing workload. Sanders established himself as the Eagles lead back during an impressive rookie season last year. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Eagles have big plans for RB Sanders
Philadelphia RB coach Duce Staley said that the Eagles are ready to let second-year running back MILES SANDERS handle a full load in the backfield heading into the 2020 season. Sanders… More finished the 2019 season with 818 rushing yards and 509 receiving yards with 6 total touchdowns. His 1,317 yards from scrimmage led all NFL rookies. Less
Source: Team Blog
Ian Allan: 2nd-year backs
There are four running backs who showed promise last year as rookies. Should we all be tripping over ourselves to select these guys? Or is it better to show caution when a player is entering his second year? more »
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Ertz and Johnson questionable, Sanders to play
The Philadelphia Eagles’ final injury report is out, and the results are in. Running back MILES SANDERS was a full participant in practice on Friday and he says he will play… More on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. He has no injury designation heading into the game. The status of tight end ZACH ERTZ and offensive lineman LANE JOHNSON is less certain, with both players remaining questionable on the official injury report but both unlikely to play. Less
Source: Team Blog
Sanders, Agholor miss practice as Ertz, Johnson return
Philadelphia running back MILES SANDERS missed his second straight day of practice with an ankle injury on Thursday, although he expects to practice today and play on Sunday. Wide receiver NELSON… More AGHOLOR also missed practice with a knee injury. On a positive note, tight end ZACH ERTZ (ribs, back) and offensive lineman LANE JOHNSON (ankle) were both able to practice as limited participants. Less
Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia
Around the NFL: Limp, Eagles, limp
It's always an advantage to be at home in the playoffs, but would anyone be surprised if three of the four home teams lost this week? Houston is a field goal favorite (and might very well lose). New England's 5.5-point spread over Tennessee is largely due to reputation. And Philadelphia is an underdog to Seattle. more »
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Eagles lose Pro Bowl guard, Sanders day to day
The Philadelphia Eagles lost Pro Bowl right guard BRANDON BROOKS in Sunday’s game against the New York Giants when he suffered a separated right shoulder. The injury occurred on an extra… More point attempt and Brooks will require surgery. Head coach Doug Pederson said that rookie running back MILES SANDERS is day-to-day with an ankle injury, but initial reports indicate that he is expected to play in the Eagles upcoming playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks. Less
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Scott soars for Eagles vs. Giants
Philadelphia running back MILES SANDERS suffered an ankle injury in the first half of Sunday’s game against the New York Football Giants and he did not return to the game. With… More Sanders out, the Eagles turned to fellow running back BOSTON SCOTT. All Scott did was score 3 touchdowns to lead the Eagles to the win and a playoff berth. Less
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer