Eagles’ Rookie Cornerback Mitchell Suffers Shoulder Injury, Ruled Out for Rest of Game
The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a blow to their defense in the first quarter of their game against the Denver Broncos when rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell left the game with a shoulder injury.
Mitchell, the Eagles’ first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, was a starter from Week 1 and had been playing well in recent weeks. He was taken to the locker room with his left arm dangling at his side and was listed as questionable to return.
However, after halftime, Mitchell was ruled out for the rest of the game. Veteran Isaiah Rodgers replaced him at cornerback, but gave up a 48-yard completion to Demarcus Robinson to end the first quarter.
Mitchell’s Injury a Setback for Eagles’ Defense
Mitchell’s injury is a setback for the Eagles’ defense, which has been one of the best in the NFL this season. The Eagles are now without their starting cornerback and will need Rodgers to step up in his absence.
Rodgers is a veteran cornerback with experience, but he has not been as productive as Mitchell this season. The Eagles will hope that Rodgers can play well in Mitchell’s absence and help the team maintain its strong defensive play.
Eagles Look for Depth to Help Replace Mitchell
The Eagles will now look to their depth to help replace Mitchell. Josiah Scott is a former starter who could be asked to step into the lineup, and the Eagles also have undrafted rookie Mario Goodrich who has impressed in practice.
The Eagles will also hope to get Mitchell back as soon as possible. The severity of his injury is not yet known, but the Eagles will be hoping that he can return to the lineup soon and help the team continue its strong play.
Conclusion
The Eagles’ defense is one of the best in the NFL, but they will be tested in the coming weeks with Mitchell out of the lineup. Rodgers will need to step up and play well, and the Eagles will need to find a way to replace Mitchell’s production.
The Eagles are still a strong team, but Mitchell’s injury is a setback. The Eagles will need to find a way to overcome this injury and continue to play at a high level.