Eagles Activate Practice Window Amidst Injury Concerns

WHO:

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles acquired Jakorian Bennett via a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the 2025 season.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Grant Calcaterra is in his fifth year as an Eagle.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Landon Dickerson has been named to three Pro Bowls, tied with Brandon Brooks for the most Pro Bowl selections by an Eagles guard.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Eli Stowers was awarded the John Mackey Award, the William V. Campbell Trophy, and was a unanimous All-American in 2025.

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Philadelphia Eagles, defensive back Jakorian Bennett, tight end Grant Calcaterra, guard Landon Dickerson, tight end Eli Stowers, and defensive back Dean Clark.

Heavy NFL - The Philadelphia Eagles and Zach Ertz.

WHAT:

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles held their first practice of the week ahead of a game against the Carolina Panthers, with running back Saquon Barkley and wide receiver DeVonta Smith not participating due to injuries.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Landon Dickerson stated, "Happy to be back at practice. Glad to be back out there. Feeling good and healthy. I feel a lot better than I did back in Week 1."

azcardinals.com - The Cardinals opened the 21-day practice window for Kitan Crawford to return from Injured Reserve, with the possibility of activation for the upcoming game against the Rams.

therams.com - Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed that Myles Garrett's 21-day practice window will not be opened this week, stating, "we will not, not this week."

philadelphiaeagles.com - Jakorian Bennett recently changed his jersey number from 23 to 21.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Stowers accumulated more than 1,400 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in his two seasons at Vanderbilt.

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles opened the practice window for four players: Jakorian Bennett, Grant Calcaterra, Landon Dickerson, and Eli Stowers.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Bennett was placed on Injured Reserve on August 30th due to a knee injury.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Calcaterra was placed on Injured Reserve on August 30th with a back injury.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Dickerson was placed on Injured Reserve with a knee injury following a win over the Commanders in Week 1.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Stowers was placed on Injured Reserve with a quadriceps injury a day before his potential debut for the team.

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles signed Dean Clark to the practice squad.

WHERE:

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles are based in Philadelphia.

WHEN:

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles acquired Jakorian Bennett ahead of the 2025 season.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Bennett recorded seven tackles through 11 games in his first year as an Eagle.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Calcaterra has played 62 regular-season games (22 starts) since being drafted in 2022.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Dickerson has been with the Eagles for six years since being selected in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Stowers spent his first two years at Texas A&M before transferring to New Mexico State in 2023 and then to Vanderbilt in 2024.

WHY:

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles activated the practice window for these players due to their injuries.

HOW:

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles used their second-round pick of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Eli Stowers from Vanderbilt.

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles used their second-round pick of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Eli Stowers from Vanderbilt.

The Philadelphia Eagles held their first practice of the week in preparation for their upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers, although running back Saquon Barkley and wide receiver DeVonta Smith were sidelined due to injuries. Meanwhile, Landon Dickerson expressed his excitement about returning to practice, saying he feels much better than he did back in Week 1. In other news, the Arizona Cardinals have opened a 21-day practice window for Kitan Crawford to potentially return from Injured Reserve, while Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed that Myles Garrett's practice window will not be opened this week.