A Season Plagued by Injury for the Eagles
For many, the NFL 2020 season could not come any sooner as several exciting signings continue to make the headlines.
However, there are also a number of other headlines and reports showcasing some of the players that will not be returning to the NFL this season.
In this article, we will be looking into the fate of the Philadelphia Eagles following their plethora of injuries in the 2019 season.
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The 2019 Seasons For The Philadelphia Eagles
When looking at the 2019 NFL season, there have been many stand out teams, but none battled through to the end quite like the Philadelphia Eagles. With a huge number of injuries to the squad throughout the season, many believed that this may have provided a very lackluster performance from the team. However, this was not the case.
The team went on to win 11 out of the 22 games that they played despite these injuries and came out at the top of their group in the National Football Conference in the East with a total winning percentage of .563. But with many injuries obtained throughout the course of that season, will they be able to replicate the same success in the 2020 season when it starts in September.
Injuries Within The NFL
Though there have been several injuries for the Eagles, it is important to note that injuries in the NFL are nothing new. With several players in teams across the league obtaining a range of injuries that are either small or serious, there are very few teams that have not been affected by some sort of injury, whether it be on term or short term.
As a result, it is more important than ever that fans of the NFL and the fantasy football watch every game to ensure they don’t have an injured player in their squad. This will help you to maximize the performance of your team and enjoy the game much more, regardless of if you are traveling to the games or cheering from the sidelines.
Top Injuries That Have Hurt The Team The Most
With these huge numbers of injuries, there have been many that have left a huge impact on the Philadelphia Eagles. With some of the players only obtaining smaller injuries, we may see some return in the 2020 season.
To help you stay up to date with all injuries obtained by the team last season, we have compiled a list of the top injuries that have hurt the team the most.
Darren Sproles
Despite being ready for the 2020 season the torn hamstring for Eagles running back Darren Sproles wad a lot for the team to handle. With an injury in the hamstring, he was out for a total of 3- 4 weeks when he re-injured his hamstring in training.
This was a huge blow for the team and forced them to air on the side of caution to ensure that when Sproles came back it would be for good this time.
Ronald Darby
Another huge blow for the team last season for the team missing a total of 20 games over the last three seasons due to injuries. When he returned to the Eagles last year on a one-year deal, he was playing through a hip injury. However, with a huge setback causing him to lose even more playtime, this meant that the team had to change up tactics.
As a result, Darby has since gone on to sign a contract with the Washington Redskins for the 2020 season.
Brandon Brooks
Just when you thought dislocating his shoulder in week 17 could not get any worse, the news breaks that Brooks has in fact torn his Achilles and will be out for the foreseeable future. This, therefore, means that the Eagles will be out at the beginning of the season without the star.
The news Brooks broke the general public followed by a tweet from Brooks himself explaining the injury that he has sustained.
According to recent reports, Brooks obtained the latest injury at the Eagles NovaCare Complex where he was rehabbing for the shoulder injury.
With the right Achilles already having an injury in 2018, this injury to the left could mean that he is out for the whole of the 2020 season until they are confident that he is healthy and ready to play.
With this in mind, the beginning of the 2020 season for the Philadelphia Eagles is looking like a difficult one when it comes to the accommodation of numerous different injuries. How do you think the Eagles will perform in 2020?
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