Week 2’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons took a serious toll on the Philadelphia Eagles. Not only did quarterback Carson Wentz get knocked from the game for a time, but they’ve now lost wide receiver DeSean Jackson for at least a game thanks to a groin injury.
Jackson appeared in just two plays against Atlanta. He returned to the team as a free agent this offseason after spending the five years with the Washington Redskins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
DeSean Jackson has an abdominal strain that is expected to sideline him for about two weeks, according to sources.
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) September 17, 2019
Jackson has eight catches this season for 154 yards and two touchdowns.
The Eagles did get some good news with their other pass-catchers. Alshon Jeffery and tight end Dallas Goedert will be full go Sunday.
Steelers keep Johnson in the line up
With free agent pick up Donte Moncrief all but playing for the opposing team, the Pittsburgh Steelers are moving rookie Diontae Johnson into the starting line up.
Johnson is a third round pick out of Toledo. In the team’s Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, he played 25 snaps. He has four catches for 42 yards this season.
“They just put me in there and told me I’m the starter from here on out."
– Diontae Johnson, per @937theFan
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— Austin Gayle (@austingayle_) September 20, 2019
“I’m just trying to do what I can,” Johnson said. “Just trying to continue to show the coaches that I know what I’m doing, and get ready for Sunday.”
Johnson will likely claim the slot since James Washington probably should have been starting over Moncrief to begin with. JuJu Smith-Schuster has the other side locked down.
Transactions & Notes
Tight end David Njoku was placed on injured reserve by the Cleveland Browns after breaking his wrist in the team’s victory over the New York Jets Monday night.
Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary will miss Sunday’s game with a hamstring. Cornerback Taron Johnson is sidelined with a groin and tight end Tyler Kroft has an ankle.
Linebacker Christian Kirksey, safety Damarious Randall and offensive tackle Jendall Lamm will all miss Sunday night’s game against the Rams. Kirksey has an injured chest, Randall a concussion and Lamm a knee issue.
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