Trent Cole Injury: Updates on Eagles Star's Hand and Return

Philadelphia Eagles star linebacker Trent Cole is dealing with a broken hand that required surgery. He missed the team's Week 16 game against the Redskins, though he is ready for Week 17.

Continue for updates.

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Cole Active for Week 17

Sunday, Dec. 28

Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer confirmed Cole was active against the Giants today:

On Friday, the Philadelphia Eagles announced Cole was probable for the season finale:

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Cole Comments on Week 17 Status 

Thursday, Dec. 25

Despite being listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday, Trent Cole did not sound optimistic about playing in Week 17 via Bob Grotz of the Delaware County Daily Times:

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Linebacker Trent Cole listed himself “most likely out” for the season finale against the Giants due to a hand injury.

“It’s just got to feel right,” Cole said. “I’ve just got to hope my hand is ready to go. So I’ll come in and I’ll watch practice and do what I’ve got to do. ... Time will tell but most likely you can count me out.”

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Cole Practices Tuesday

Tuesday, Dec. 23

Geoff Mosher of CSN Philly reported Tuesday via Twitter that "Trent Cole is practicing today. Out here with helmet on." Mosher also provided this synopsis from what Cole had to say about his availability ahead of Week 17:

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Cole Has Surgery, Out vs. Washington

Wednesday, Dec. 17

Chip Kelly confirmed that Trent Cole will have surgery on his injured hand and will miss the team's Week 16 matchup vs. Washington, via the Eagles. Kelly was unsure if Cole could play in Week 17, via Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Cole Has Splint on Injured Hand

Tuesday, Dec. 16

Ed Kracz of Calkins Media provides an update on Cole's hand:

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Cole Suffers Broken Hand

Monday, Dec. 15

The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane reported on Cole's injury on Monday, adding what it would mean with regard to the Eagles' depth chart:

Geoff Mosher of CSN Philly reported on the chances that Cole would play with a club on his hand:

Cole has played in all 14 games and has 6.5 sacks this year, contributing a considerable chunk to Philadelphia's total of 47 sacks, which is second in the NFL only to the Buffalo Bills.

As dynamic as the Eagles' pass rush can be, their secondary needs to step up following a Week 15 home loss to Dallas. That side of the ball must complement the offense better if Philly is meant to make the NFL playoffs, especially if Cole's status is in doubt the rest of the way.