When Jason Kelce went down in pain in Sunday's game versus the Baltimore Ravens, Eagles fans collectively held their breath as trainers hovered over him. Once CBS showed a replay of the injury, many began to fear the worst. As LeSean McCoy broke through the hole on a run play, Ed Reed came up to make a play on the ball carrier. He missed the tackle, and his helmet went into Center Jason Kelce's knee, causing it to buckle. He would miss the rest of the game, and late Sunday night CSN's Derrick Gunn said the rest of the season would be in doubt for the second year lineman.
Today, Eagles trainer Rick Burkholder made an announcement on his condition at today's Eagles press conference. Burkholder says that Kelce has a partial ACL tear, but a full tear of his MCL. He also went on to say the MCL takes about 4-6 weeks to heal, but Kelce's season would indeed be over if he needed ACL surgery. He'll have a scope on Tuesday to see if the ACL needs reconstruction. Coach Reid says Dallas Reynolds will continue to play Center in Kelce's absence.
King Dunlap was diagnosed with a hamstring strain, and may not practice Wednesday. If all goes according to plan, he will start next week.
In other injury news, Nate Allen has a shoulder contusion, Colt Anderson has a hyperextended knee, Jason Avant is stilld ealing with a wrist injury, and Jason Babin is dealing with a minor abdominal strain. All are expected to be OK for next Sunday's game against Arizona.
The Eagles Wide Receivers are continuing to deal with injuries. DeSean Jackson had a hamstring spasm, and Jeremy Maclin re-injured his hip. Coach Andy Reid said practicing Wednesday would be a struggle for Maclin. Also, WR Riley Cooper, who is recovering for a broken collarbone, will be out Week 3.
