Maybe Tyler Steen plays a quarter or so. Maybe he rests with the other starting offensive linemen, as he should, after playing 981 snaps (99 percent) this year.
As the Philadelphia Eagles prep for the Washington Commanders in Week 18, they are doing so with the idea in mind that many starters won't play in the game.
Week 18 is becoming a thing for Eagles’ backup quarterback Tanner McKee. The Stanford product got an opportunity for his first NFL start late last season
The Philadelphia Eagles will look a bit different on Sunday when they take on the Washington Commanders. Most of the Eagles' starters will be rested for the Week 18 season finale as the team gets ready for hopefully another deep playoff run.
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With the NFL Regular Season wrapping up, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves as a top-three seed in the NFC. Despite their elite defense, many fans are uncertain of whether or not their offense is good enough for another Super Bowl run.
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A previous report revealed that the 11-5 Eagles will rest QB Jalen Hurts and other starters for this Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Commanders, even though the Eagles could still earn the NFC's No. 2 playoff seed.
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There are a lot of feel-good stories on the Philadelphia Eagles' roster. One of the biggest ones certainly is offensive lineman Jordan Mailata. The 28-year-old All-Pro is in his sixth season in the National Football League.
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The Washington Commanders lay ahead as the sole opponent left for the Philadelphia Eagles. Philly is reportedly set to rest some starters with limited upside in the outcome of this matchup, entering the postseason.
The Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the Washington Commanders on Sunday without a chunk of their starters in place. The idea of resting starters was brought up quickly after the team's Week 17 win over the Buffalo Bills.
The Philadelphia Eagles improved to 11-5 after holding on for a one-point victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 17. Philadelphia has already clinched a playoff berth by winning the NFC East.
The Philadelphia Eagles improved to 11-5 with last Sunday’s 13-12 win over the Buffalo Bills. Philadelphia’s defense helped the team survive a fourth-quarter comeback by Josh Allen and the Bills.
Jalen Carter and the Philadelphia Eagles secured their third straight win in Week 17, improving to 11-5 on the 2025 NFL season with a 13-12 victory over Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.
The Philadelphia Eagles were ecstatic to get star defensive tackle Jalen Carter back in the fold last weekend against the Buffalo Bills. He proved why everyone was awaiting his return, but now, there is a new reason to worry about his outlook for the playoffs, potentially.
The No. 2 seed was theirs when Week 18 arrived last season. The Eagles couldn’t move up or down, so they started many of their backups, including quarterback Tanner McKee, against the New York Giants.
Over the last several weeks the Eagles started 21-day practice windows for rookie offensive linemen Myles Hinton and Willie Lampkin only to let them expire and revert the developmental prospects back to injured reserve.
The Philadelphia Eagles will have another depth option at their disposal when they take on the Washington Commanders on Sunday. On Thursday, the Eagle activated rookie offensive tackle Cameron Williams from the Injured Reserve List.
The NFC East champion Philadelphia Eagles will attempt to sweep the visiting Washington Commanders for the sixth time in nine seasons on Sunday afternoon.
The Philadelphia Eagles plan to start little-used quarterback Tanner McKee and rest Jalen Hurts and several other starters in the regular-season finale at home Sunday against the Washington Commanders, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.
With the NFC East champion Eagles unable to secure a first-round bye in the playoffs, head coach Nick Sirianni is likely to give most of his starters an opportunity to rest in Week 18, according to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Philadelphia Eagles have a tough decision to make in Week 18. On one hand, they could rest many starters to have them fresh for the postseason. On the other hand, the team still has playoff seeding to play for.
The Eagles announced on Wednesday that they are bringing veteran LS Charley Hughlett back on the practice squad. Hughlett, 35, originally signed on with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of UCF back in 2012.