A key player for the Philadelphia Eagles who spent more than two months recovering from a catastrophic injury has returned

Eagles Injury Report: Philly Returning Two Starters vs. Cardinals?

The Philadelphia Eagles have been severely impacted by injuries at times in 2023.

Fortunately, the defending NFC Champions appear to be regaining health just in time to attempt a conference title defense.

Guard Landon Dickerson and cornerback Avonte Maddox were not listed as injured in the Eagles’ most recent injury report, which could mean that both players make a comeback against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

Before kickoff, though, fans will have to wait until Maddox is formally removed from injured reserve. © USA TODAY, Bill Streicher, copy; Bill Streicher, USA TODAY Dickerson had thumb surgery the week before, so he was unable to participate in Philadelphia’s 33-25 victory over the New York Giants.

After their defeat to the Dallas Cowboys three weeks prior, this will be the first time the Eagles offensive line has used their entire starting lineup since Week 1.

When Maddox sustained a torn pec during the Eagles’ victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2, the team was worried that they had lost their starting slot corner.

Instead, Maddox might start against the Eagles and Cardinals. This would be a significant addition to the secondary, which is still missing Darius Slay after he underwent knee surgery three weeks ago.

With Maddox and Dickerson expected back, the Eagles will start 19 of the original 22 players who started the 22nd season and were a part of a team that finished 10-1 before suffering three consecutive losses.

With linebacker Nicholas Morrow expected to return after missing the victory over New York due to an abdominal injury, that number may also rise.

Related: “Shatter That (Bleep)!” is Cam’s response to injuries breaking his TD record. Up until Sunday, the only players listed as questionable are reserve tight end Albert Okwuegbunam and linebacker Zach Cunningham.

Philadelphia would win the NFC East for the second consecutive season if the Eagles defeated the Cardinals on Sunday and the Detroit Lions defeated the Cowboys on Saturday.

The Eagles are the first division champions in the East to win the title twice in as many years, having done so in 2003 and 2004.

Returning some of their best starters will benefit the Birds not only on Sunday but also in their pursuit of another postseason run.