Sidney Jones goes down early and Eagles defenders look confused against Packers’ Aaron Rodgers
Jones, 23, has never been healthy for very long in his pro career.
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Sidney Jones, starting on the outside in place of injured corner Ronald Darby, got off to a bad start Thursday night when he gave up a 58-yard completion to Davante Adams on the first defensive series.
It got worse on the next series, when Jones suffered a hamstring injury that took him out of the game and threw Jim Schwartz’s secondary into chaos. Avonte Maddox took over on Adams and seemed totally confused. The Packers scored a TD and two field goals on their first three drives.
Jones, 23, has never been healthy for very long in his pro career. The Eagles were happy to get him in the second round in 2017 after he tore an Achilles tendon and dropped out of the first round. They knew he would miss that season, but last year, a succession of leg injuries dogged him. Jones appeared in only nine games.
This training camp, Jones was healthy and productive, but he hadn’t had much of an impact in the first three games.
Jeffery is back
Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery was active for the Eagles against the Packers Thursday night, and made his presence known quickly with a touchdown catch.
Jeffery missed Sunday’s game against the Lions after he suffered a calf strain early against the Falcons a week earlier.
Linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill made his first appearance of the season after sitting out the first three games with a knee sprain that he suffered Aug. 3. Grugier-Hill was not on the field with the linebacking corps in the early going, but he took a penalty on a kickoff.
Running back/returner Corey Clement also dressed even though he was listed as questionable. He injured his shoulder against the Falcons. Miles Sanders was out for the opening kickoff, and later keyed their early comeback with a 67-yard return.
As expected, receiver DeSean Jackson (abdomen), cornerback Ronald Darby (hamstring), and defensive tackle Tim Jernigan (foot) were inactive because of injuries. Quarterback Nate Sudfeld, defensive end Shareef Miller, and offensive linemen Nate Herbig and Matt Pryor were healthy scratches.
Dallas Goedert (calf) was also active. The Eagles dressed three tight ends with Goedert, Zach Ertz, and Alex Ellis. Goedert scored the Eagles’ second touchdown on a pass from Carson Wentz.