The Eagles got their first win of the season on Sunday against the Jets and their offensive line looked the best it has all season. Unfortunately, they may be missing one of their starters for an extended period of time though.
Right guard Andrew Gardner suffered a severely sprained right ankle according to Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News and the injury would likely require surgery, putting an end to his season. Gardner left during the first half and was seen after the game in a walking boot on crutches.
The Eagles also might have lost starting right guard Andrew Gardner for the season just before halftime Sunday, when Gardner suffered a serious sprain of his right foot. Gardner most likely will need surgery, which would end his season, a source said. Matt Tobin replaced Gardner against the Jets.
ESPN's Adam Caplan reiterated the severity of Gardner's ankle injury in his column, saying the Eagles right guard is expected to miss an "extended period of time" according to his league sources.
Prior to the season, the Eagles and Gardner agreed on a three-year extension worth $12.6 million, $500,000 of which is guaranteed. Gardner, 29, was drafted in the sixth round of the 2009 draft by the Dolphins. He spent time with the Ravens, Bengals and Texans before coming to Philadelphia. He started eight games last season for Chip Kelly and the Eagles, but appeared in all 16.
[h/t CSNPhilly.com]Brandon Apter is a contributor for Eagledelphia.com. Follow him on Twitter @bapter23
