The Philadelphia Eagles will be without two key defensive starters Sunday against the host New York Jets.
Cornerback Darius Slay (knee) and rookie defensive tackle Jalen Carter (ankle) were ruled out Friday along with wide receiver Quez Watkins (hamstring) and safety Justin Evans (knee).
The Eagles placed Evans on injured reserve and signed cornerback Bradley Roby to the active roster.
“We don’t anticipate it being a long-term thing,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said of Slay on Friday.
Carter was injured in Wednesday’s practice, according to multiple reports, and did not practice Thursday or Friday.
Slay did not practice all week as the Eagles (5-0) prepared to face the Jets (2-3).
Slay, 32, has 25 tackles and one interception (a 70-yard pick-six in Week 1 at New England) in five starts this year. The five-time Pro Bowl selection has 27 interceptions in 156 games (146 starts) with Detroit (2013-19) and Philly.
Carter, 22, has registered 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in five games. He was the ninth overall pick in the 2023 draft out of Georgia.
–Field Level Media
