Eagles Injury Update: Michael Bennett misses practice again

Updated: 4:23 p.m.

For the second straight day, Michael Bennett (foot) and Jason Peters (non-football reason) missed Eagles practice. 

But Darren Sproles (hamstring) made it through his first practice in weeks unscathed and was back on the field Friday afternoon. 

Bennett injured his foot in the Eagles’ 25-22 win over the Giants on Sunday. Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz praised Bennett to reporters and to the rest of the team for fighting through the injury to return to the game. 

Even if Bennett is able to play  Monday night, he might not be able to take his full complement of snaps. The Eagles have just three other defensive ends on the roster: Brandon Graham, Chris Long and rookie Josh Sweat. The Eagles have been hesitant to increase Sweat’s playing time, but they might not have a choice this week. 

• The following players were not at practice Friday: Bennett (foot), Peters (personal reason), Jordan Hicks (calf), Avonte Maddox (knee, ankle), Jalen Mills (foot). 

Hicks, Maddox and Mills are expected to miss Monday’s game. 

• The following Eagles were limited participants on Friday: Brandon Brooks (ankle), Sproles (hamstring).

Sproles said he plans on playing Monday. He hasn't played since the season opener.  

• The following Eagles were full participants on Friday: Nigel Bradham (hand), Rasul Douglas (knee, ankle), Tim Jernigan (illness), Sidney Jones (hamstring), Chandon Sullivan (shoulder).

Bradham and Jernigan were limited on Thursday, so it seems they're trending up. 

The Eagles will practice again Saturday morning and will have a walkthrough on Sunday before playing the Redskins on Monday Night Football.

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