With Covey out, the Eagles put rookie defensive back Cooper DeJean on the punt return team. He gained 6 yards on his lone attempt in the Saints game. DeJean has struggled to carve out a role among the veteran defensive backs in Vic Fangio’s defense. Could special teams be his chance to make an immediate impact?

Britain Covey suffered a broken bone in his shoulder and expects to miss at least six weeks. This much according to Merrill Reese, who said he heard directly from Covey, while speaking on KYW Newsradio (hat tip to Rob Tornoe).

The Eagles’ win against the New Orleans Saints came at a steep cost, especially at the receiver position. Receiver DeVonta Smith is in concussion protocol and a