Eagles WR Britain Covey out 6 weeks with broken scapula
Sep 22, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey (18) runs a pass back against New Orleans Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo (29) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey told reporters Thursday that he will be sidelined for six weeks with a broken scapula.
Covey, 27, said he will not require surgery for the shoulder injury sustained during Sunday's victory at New Orleans.
Covey has seven catches for 34 yards and one punt return for 9 yards in three games this season.
Undrafted in 2022, he led the NFL with 417 punt-return yards in 2023 and has 11 receptions for 76 yards and zero touchdowns in 36 games (no starts).
Fellow receivers A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (concussion) did not practice Wednesday as the Eagles (2-1) get ready for Sunday's road game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1). Brown has missed the last two games and Smith was injured in the win over the Saints.
--Field Level Media
- College Football Semifinals 2026 Betting Picks and Predictions
- St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks Wednesday Jan. 7th Betting Pick
- NBA Picks for Wednesday, January 7: Best Basketball Bets
- College Basketball Picks for Tuesday January 6th: Top CBB Bets
- NBA Picks for Monday, January 5: Best Bets for NBA Tonight
- Best NFL Player Props for Week 18: Final Week Betting Guide
- Ravens vs Steelers Week 18 Sunday Night Football Betting Picks
