Eagles rule out Isaiah Rodgers for Friday’s opener

Key points

• Isaiah Rodgers has been ruled out for Friday’s opener due to a hamstring injury.
• The Eagles will be without their starting punt and kick returner.
• Rodgers is expected to miss multiple games.

Rodgers ruled out for opener

The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out Isaiah Rodgers for Friday’s opener against the Atlanta Falcons due to a hamstring injury, the team announced on Tuesday.

Rodgers, who serves as the Eagles’ starting punt and kick returner, suffered the injury in practice on Monday.

The Eagles are expected to be without Rodgers for multiple games as he recovers from the hamstring injury.

Injury impact

Rodgers’ absence will be a significant blow to the Eagles’ special teams unit.

Rodgers is one of the most dynamic returners in the NFL, and he was a key part of the Eagles’ success on special teams in 2022.

With Rodgers out, the Eagles will likely turn to Britain Covey or Deon Cain to handle punt and kick return duties.

Next steps

The Eagles will continue to evaluate Rodgers’ injury, and they will provide an update on his status later this week.

In the meantime, the Eagles will prepare for Friday’s opener without one of their key special teams players.