A pivotal Week 15 sets up with the Philadelphia Eagles tracking multiple starters and IR returns ahead of a cross-conference matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. The initial listings show two headline defenders as questionable, plus depth and special teams pieces on injured reserve with target windows approaching.
The offensive line’s health remains central given protection demands, while defensive rotations hinge on trench availability. Monitoring daily participation will clarify readiness and potential activations before final designations. The Eagles’ playoff positioning intensifies the importance of managing workloads while preserving unit continuity as December narrows the margin for error.
Which Philadelphia Eagles Key Players Are Injured?
Jalen Carter
Defensive tackle Jalen Carter is listed as questionable for Week 15 due to a shoulder issue. He was added on Tuesday and will be monitored through the week as training staff evaluates function and pain tolerance before game status is finalized.
Lane Johnson
Right tackle Lane Johnson is questionable with a foot injury entering the Week 15 matchup. His status impacts protection plans and run fits; practice participation will guide right-side alignment and help responsibilities if he trends toward limited snaps or sits.
Nick Sirianni would not give an update on whether Lane Johnson would practice this week.
Eagles have a walkthrough today. They’ll release an approximation of the injury report.
Considering Johnson did not go on IR, this would be the general timeframe the Eagles expected his…
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) December 10, 2025
Myles Hinton
Offensive tackle Myles Hinton is on injured reserve with a back injury, according to an update on Wednesday. The IR designation removes him from near-term availability while rehab continues; roster and practice configurations adjust around depth and swing-tackle contingencies until eligible timelines open.
Charley Hughlett
Long snapper Charley Hughlett is on injured reserve with an abdominal injury, with an expected return noted for Week 15. Special teams operations plan around LS continuity and timing; activation decisions depend on medical clearance and workload testing.
Ben VanSumeren
Running back Ben VanSumeren is on injured reserve with a knee injury, updated Monday, with an expected return in Week 15. If activated, he projects to special teams and reserve snaps, with the medical staff confirming functional readiness after reintroduction in practice.
Azeez Ojulari
Linebacker Azeez Ojulari is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, with an expected Week 15 timeline noted. A return would be contingent on designation and practice progression; IR status currently maintains roster flexibility while rehab benchmarks are tracked.
Cameron Williams
Offensive tackle Cameron Williams is on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, also listed with an expected Week 15 return. Activation requires a formal designation, practice evaluation, and medical clearance; line-depth planning remains aligned with current active personnel.
The Eagles’ early-week picture combines in-game strategy and procedural watch points. Carter and Johnson, as questionable, place emphasis on trench continuity; adjustments could include schematic help, quick-game timing, and rotational spacing to offset availability.
IR notes for Hinton, Hughlett, VanSumeren, Ojulari, and Williams create decision windows tied to designations, practice participation, and medical sign-offs. The staff will balance risk tolerance with competitive priorities as December accelerates. Final clarity will come via Thursday and Friday practice reports and Saturday transactions, with the inactive list setting snap allocations before kickoff.
