Eagles Cancel Practice amid Injuries to Alshon Jeffery, DeSean Jackson, More

The Philadelphia Eagles canceled practice Wednesday on the heels of Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer noted that he could not remember the Eagles ever canceling a Wednesday practice sandwiched between two Sunday games in consecutive weeks.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport provided a potential reason by pointing out that the Eagles are "really, really banged up."

Both wide receivers Alshon Jeffery (calf) and DeSean Jackson (groin) left Sunday's game and did not return. Defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan also exited with a foot injury.

In an update, Rapoport added that the Eagles are having a walkthrough rather than a practice due partly to injuries and partly to the fact that they have a Thursday night game in Week 4. That is something they have done in the past.

Per ESPN's Tim McManus, Jackson is expected to miss "about two weeks" with an abdominal injury. Meanwhile, Jernigan is expected to be out four to six weeks with a broken foot. Jeffery's status is unclear.

In addition, defensive tackle Malik Jackson is out for the season with a foot injury and cornerback Jalen Mills is on the physically unable to perform list with a foot ailment of his own. Rapoport also reported that running back Corey Clement is expected to miss "a week or two" with a shoulder injury.

The 1-1 Eagles are especially hurting for depth at wide receiver and defensive tackle with so many injured players at both positions.

If Jeffery misses time along with Jackson, head coach Doug Pederson will be forced to turn to Nelson Agholor as the No. 1 wideout, with rookie second-round pick J.J. Arcega-Whiteside and Mack Hollins as the other options.

At defensive tackle, Fletcher Cox remains the anchor, while Hassan Ridgeway and the recently signed Akeem Spence will be tasked with holding down the other starting spot.

Philly will look to get back on track Sunday when it hosts the Detroit Lions before traveling to Green Bay for a road clash with the Packers at Lambeau Field four days later.