Eagles placing starting guard Landon Dickerson on IR
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Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Eagles are placing starting left guard Landon Dickerson on Injured Reserve due to a knee injury, sidelining him for at least four games as he recovers.
- Dickerson suffered a bone bruise after being rolled up on in training camp and struggled in Week 1, admitting he was a liability and emphasizing the need to properly heal rather than play injured.
- Head coach Nick Sirianni praised Dickerson's power and toughness despite recent struggles, but the player's limited mobility has raised concerns about his fit in the Eagles' wide-zone running scheme.
- Drew Kendall is expected to start in Dickerson's absence, with Eagles management expressing confidence in their interior offensive line depth and the readiness of backup players.
- Dickerson, a three-time Pro Bowler, has a history of injuries dating back to college, and this latest setback follows his efforts to play through pain in key playoff games and undergo stem cell treatments in the offseason.
