PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles are dealing with some injury concerns coming out of Sunday’s loss to the Washington Redskins.
The most significant belongs to defensive tackle Bennie Logan, whom head coach Doug Pederson described as week-to-week with a groin injury. Logan will likely be unavailable for this weekend’s home game against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings.
That’s bad news for a defense that yielded 230 rushing yards to Washington and has slipped overall after a strong start.
“I would agree that we got our tail kicked up front this game,” said Pederson. “That’s obvious. It’s a pride thing. It comes down to each man taking ownership in their jobs, in their assignments. As coaches, we have to make sure that players are in the right positions to make plays, and at the end of the day, it’s each man to himself and then collectively coming together to make plays.”
Pederson revealed on Monday that center Jason Kelce is dealing with plantar fasciitis and will sit out Wednesday’s practice. Veteran Stefen Wisniewski will take reps with the first team, though Pederson expects Kelce to play this week.
The offensive line is already at less than full strength thanks to the 10-game Lane Johnson suspension. Despite his struggles against Ryan Kerrigan in his first start, Pederson is going to stick with rookie Halapoulivaati Vaitai at right tackle.
Cornerback Ron Brooks (left calf contusion) is day-to-day, as is linebacker Mychal Kendricks (rib contusion) and defensive end Marcus Smith (right groin).
Pederson expects starting corner Leodis McKelvin (hamstring) to practice Wednesday, along with defensive end Bryan Braman (shoulder), wide receiver Jordan Matthews (knee tendonitis) and safety Rodney McLeod (AC shoulder sprain).
