Eagles guard Cam Jurgens expected to miss a few weeks with foot sprain
Jurgens has performed well for the Eagles in his first season at guard, but will miss some time.
Eagles offensive lineman Cam Jurgens is likely to miss the next few games with a foot sprain, an NFL source said on Monday.
Jurgens, the Eagles’ starting right guard, left at halftime of the 34-31 overtime win over the Commanders on Sunday. Immediate X-rays came back negative and an MRI the next morning confirmed the team’s initial diagnosis of a sprain.
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni did not provide specifics on Jurgens’ injury but labeled his timetable for return as “week-to-week.”
Sua Opeta jumped in for Jurgens and will be his replacement, according to Sirianni. The Eagles travel the next two Sundays against the Los Angeles Rams and the New York Jets. They then host the Miami Dolphins on Oct. 22.
Jurgens, a center by trade, has performed well in his first season at guard. The second-year lineman was given the job after Isaac Seumalo left in free agency.
The Eagles had one of the healthiest O-line units last season when the five starters missed just three games altogether.