This isn't a new injury or anything, but head coach Doug Pederson did provide an update on Alshon Jeffery on Monday, as the wideout continues to work back from foot surgery last year. We're just trying to make sure that he's 100 percent before we return him to action. Not hurt: Injured. Team is … “As far as the game goes on Sunday, we’ve got some time. It had been a while since we had gotten an update on Hargrave so I asked Pederson for one on Wednesday. Hargrave … There was simply too much swelling in Week 1. Eagles DT Javon Hargrave will be sidelined for multiple weeks with a pec strain, according to sources. “He’s getting closer. “We’re gonna get him back when we get him back. The Eagles linebacker is out with an illness, but hasn't been added to the COVID-19 reserve list, so that's about all we know for now. Derek Barnett, the fifth-year end, has a leg or foot injury; week-to-week. While Doug Pederson spoke before practice and therefore was not asked about Hargrave's injury, Fletcher Cox was asked about it during his media session after practice. The team's prize free-agent acquisition (and probably the biggest addition of the entire offseason aside from Darius Slay and maybe Jalen Reagor) will be out for multiple weeks with the Eagles are calling an "upper body" injury. "Obviously, as you guys know, there's no timetable for him. The good news is that the Eagles still have Fletcher Cox and (a healthy) Malik Jackson pencilled in to start in the middle of the defensive line, but with how Jim Schwartz likes to rotate his lines, the former Steeler is expected to get plenty of burn in 2020. There's no doubt he'll be able to pick up the slight difference of playing a different position on the opposite side of the line, but the more on-field work he can get, the better. Hargrave was the team's top free agent signing in the offseason. Free-agent tackle Javon Hargrave strained his chest muscle; multiple weeks. Notably, the Steelers have recorded 50 or more sacks in three consecutive seasons. It also appears Andre Dillard went down with an unknown injury. It doesn't seem like there's any major reason for concern here. By Reuben Frank Eagles Injury Update: Javon Hargrave … The Eagles say Jackson had a planned day off. lshon is doing extremely well," Pederson said. Yet even with the departure of Hargrave, defensive line remains one of the stronger parts of the team. It could be an entirely different illness, but it's worth monitoring nonetheless as the team prepares for the season. There's no doubt he'll be able to pick up the slight difference of playing a different position on the opposite side of the line, but the more on-field work he can get, the better. Hargrave missed the beginning of training camp with a pectoral injury and picked up a hamstring injury along the way. If the defense reaches 50 again this year it will be the first time in franchise history with 50 or more sacks in four consecutive seasons. The injury does not require surgery. Went to ground on play earlier. "Obviously, as you guys know, there's no timetable for him. Everytime I hit the ground I bounce up like roundball . Andre Dillard taken out of drills, replaced by Mailata. And Jason Peters (knee) made an appearance on the injury report. Now the Steelers will be taking a nose tackle by committee approach, with veteran first-round pick Tyson Alualu the most likely starter and little-used Dan McCullers the likely backup. Alshon Jeffery (foot) was also still a spectator on Wednesday. https://t.co/QUCU9R4kh6. Injuries ravaged the … Better yet, Tuitt is considered a ‘dark horse’ pick to leapfrog Heyward and Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald to become the best in the NFL at his position. Of course, his health has to come first. In 2017, the team set a single-season franchise record with 56 sacks, followed by 52 in 2018 and 54 in 2019. © 2020 WWB Holdings, LLC. Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals attempts to avoid a tackle by Javon Hargrave during a game in 2019. On a more positive note, both were seen on the sidelines on Monday in shorts and jerseys (no pads) for the early part of practice. But he's doing extremely well, and he's progressing nicely where we want him to be at this particular time, and he continues to progress in the right direction.". If the Steelers do reach 50-plus sacks this year they would be the first NFL team to reach 50 or more in four consecutive seasons since the New York Giants did it between 1985 and 1988. Beyond that, we don't know much about the big defensive tackle who signed a three-year, $39 million contract this offseason. And look, when we do get him back, he has missed some time, but at the same time, we’re going to put him in there and he’ll be ready to go and he’ll help our defense. Hargrave has been dealing with pectoral and hamstring injuries. Follow the Heavy on Steelers Facebook page for the latest breaking news, rumors and content! The Eagles announced Monday defensive tackle Javon Hargrave-- the team's biggest free agent acquisition this offseason -- was held out of the first practice with an upper-body injury … Javon Hargrave practiced for the first time as an Eagle on Wednesday. Powered by, It's an 'upper body injury' and the former Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle is expected to be out for 'multiple weeks.'. Just want to make sure he’s 100 percent and when he’s back, he’s full-go.”. Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave returned to practice Wednesday for the first time in more than a week. Chris Wormley, a four-year veteran who was acquired in an offseason trade with the Baltimore Ravens, could also be part of the rotation on the interior of the defensive line. Team is focused on getting him ready for the regular season. But things are off to a rough start for Hargrave, who is expected to be out ‘multiple weeks,’ now listed with an upper body injury on the team’s first injury report. The team’s ongoing strength on the defensive line is reflected in the fact that the Steelers will be aiming to set a new franchise record for sacks in 2020. But by losing Hargave the Steelers lost an impact defensive lineman capable of both stopping the run and rushing the passer. 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