Byron Maxwell Injury: Updates on Eagles CB's Shoulder and Return

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Byron Maxwell suffered a shoulder sprain in Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals. It's unclear when he'll return to the lineup.

Continue for updates. 

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Maxwell Out vs. Giants

Friday, Jan. 1

The Eagles announced Maxwell will not play against the New York Giants in Week 17.

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Latest on Maxwell's Practice Status

Friday, Jan. 1

The Eagles announced Maxwell did not practice this week.

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Maxwell Comments on Injury Severity

Tuesday, Dec. 22

"I had an AC sprain joint before, but this is way more painful," Maxwell said, per Zach Berman of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Maxwell Is Eagles' Top CB Despite Failing to Live Up to Massive Contract

Maxwell suffered a bruised quad in the Eagles' 23-20 Week 4 loss to the Redskins, which compounded issues the high-priced corner experienced throughout the early stages of his tenure in midnight green. 

Through his first four appearances, Maxwell was far and away the Eagles' least efficient player in coverage. According to Pro Football Focus, Philadelphia's $63 million man posted a pass coverage grade of minus-six. By comparison, the Eagles' second-lowest-rated player over that span was inside linebacker DeMeco Ryans at minus-2.9. 

Maxwell has hardly been perfect, but his talent is undeniable. Rookie Eric Rowe and sixth-year journeyman E.J. Biggers are candidates to step in and assume his responsibilities on the outside.