Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter will be inactive for Thursday night’s game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, according to NFL Network.
Carter popped up on Tuesday’s injury report with a heel injury and was a limited participant. The Eagles elevated defensive tackle Gabe Hall from the practice squad to prepare for Carter’s potential absence.
The Eagles could struggle to replace Carter’s impact. He is one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL, especially as a pass rusher.
Philadelphia will need Moro Ojomo and Byron Young to make up for the loss of Carter, but that is a tall task.
Building off an impressive start to the 2025 season, fourth-year defensive tackle Jordan Davis could shine against New York’s offensive line.
Davis has amassed 19 tackles and one sack in five games. On the final play of the Eagles’ Week 3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, he blocked a field goal and scooped it up for a 61-yard touchdown.
Ojomo is a talented interior pass rusher, but he struggles against the run.
Young has played 24% of the snaps and made seven tackles this season.
Quarterback Sam Howell, offensive guard Landon Dickerson. tight end Grant Calcaterra, cornerback Mac McWilliams and wide receiver Xavier Gipson were also made inactive. Dickerson (ankle) and Calcaterra (oblique) are out with injuries. Howell is Philadelphia’s emergency QB.
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