f.Eagles Release Alarming Week 14 Injury Update — Multiple Star Defenders in Serious Doubt Ahead of Chargers Showdown.f

 With the NFC playoff race tightening and pressure mounting on a battered roster, the Philadelphia Eagles released their Monday injury report for Week 14 — and the update paints a complicated, uneasy picture ahead of their primetime showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers. The team remains confident publicly, but the list of wounded starters continues to test the depth, resilience, and identity of a group still clinging to first place in the NFC East.

The most alarming developments surfaced immediately. Star defensive tackle Jalen Carter and franchise right tackle Lane Johnson did not participate in practice, leaving their availability in serious doubt. Carter’s shoulder issue has lingered longer than expected, while Johnson’s foot injury has sidelined him during a stretch in which the offense has struggled to protect Jalen Hurts and generate consistent rhythm. Their absences cast a long shadow over a matchup that could dictate seeding for the final month.

From there, the update shifted to players who remain stuck in a holding pattern. Linebacker Zack Baun, whose hand injury has limited his explosiveness off the edge, was restricted once again. Wide receiver

Jahan Dotson worked through toe discomfort, while edge rusher Jaelan Phillips stayed limited as he navigates concussion protocol — a process that offers no guarantees, no matter how optimistic the team may feel privately. Together, these issues weaken a defense that has already bled yards in recent weeks and is bracing for another fast-paced, high-volume test.

But the day wasn’t without a sliver of hope. Safety Marcus Epps practiced in full for the first time since returning from IR, sparking cautious optimism inside the building. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio didn’t hesitate to praise the veteran’s potential impact, offering a reminder of why his voice and presence matter in a secondary that’s been stretched thin.

“He’s not just trending toward playing,” Fangio said. “He has a real chance to start — and give us the stability we’ve been missing.” His availability could reshape the back end of the defense on a night the Chargers will air it out.

Offensively, the Eagles managed another quiet positive. Wideout Xavier Gipson and offensive lineman Myles Hinton logged full workloads, steadying the rotation while the team allowed Landon Dickerson to take a scheduled rest day. Philadelphia has started to prioritize strategic recovery windows, hoping to preserve what health remains for a potential stretch run.

Still, Philadelphia understands the stakes — and the concerns. With Carter unlikely, Johnson uncertain, and Baun and Phillips far from full strength, the Eagles face a Monday night test that demands cohesion and toughness from a roster held together by tape, grit, and midseason improvisation. The Chargers present speed, pressure, and a quarterback capable of exploiting mismatches if cracks in the armor begin to widen.

Yet the Eagles continue to believe they can manage the storm. They’ve navigated injuries all season, leaned on depth, and trusted their veterans to stabilize the group when adversity hits. Week 14 will require all of that — and more — as Philadelphia steps under the lights again with its playoff positioning on the line and its roster still fighting to heal.

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