Eagles TE Dallas Goedert Sits Out with Knee Sprain Before Chiefs Game

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is dealing with a knee sprain that has cast doubt on his availability for the upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs. While the injury is not expected to be long-term, Goedert missed practice and his status will be clarified with the official injury report. His potential absence poses a challenge for the Eagles, especially since A.J. Brown is still recovering from a hamstring strain, impacting the team's passing offense. Backup tight end Grant Calcaterra is the likely replacement, though there are concerns about his blocking ability. The Eagles also added new players, running back Tank Bigsby and edge rusher Za'Darius Smith, who are integrating into practice and may contribute soon. Coach Nick Sirianni emphasized the importance of practice in assessing player readiness, indicating that the team is cautiously managing these injury uncertainties.