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I am starting to believe the initial knock on Moats. He wasn't big enough to withstand the punishment of the NFL. Two concussions last year. Now something already in camp.
Eagles Notes | Moats latest to join walking wounded
Eagles Notes
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Running back Ryan Moats joined the list of injured Eagles yesterday when he was carted off the field during the morning practice.
A team spokesman said that Moats had suffered a sprained knee ligament. He did not participate in the afternoon practice, and no timetable was given for his return. He suffered the injury after being hit by cornerback Donald Strickland during a scrimmage.
The Eagles were already a little thin at running back because coach Andy Reid is being cautious with how he is using Correll Buckhalter as the veteran back attempts to return from two major knee surgeries. Buckhalter has yet to participate in the full-contact scrimmages.
Fullback Thomas Tapeh had been out with a hamstring injury but practiced in the afternoon for the first time since veterans reported to camp.
In other injury news, no official reason was given for cornerback Lito Sheppard's absence from the morning practice. Sheppard, who is recovering from ankle surgery that kept him out of the final six games last season, returned for the afternoon practice.
Linebacker Shawn Barber left the morning practice with leg cramps in the severe heat; he returned for the afternoon workout.
Offensive tackle William Thomas was held out of the afternoon practice by Reid, but no reason was given. Thomas' spot with the first-team offense was filled once again by second-round draft pick Winston Justice.
Todd Pinkston remained sidelined by sore Achilles tendons in both his legs. He had surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon last summer.
"There's no timetable," Pinkston said when asked about his return. "I'm not concerned. We're just trying to stay patient right now. It's just precautionary. I don't want to do too much too fast."
Bunkley update
The Eagles had a brief conversation yesterday with first-round pick Brodrick Bunkley's agent, Gary Wichard, but the sides did not move any closer to striking a deal.
Bunkley missed his ninth and 10th practices.
During an interview on WIP-AM (610) yesterday, Reid said he had tried to talk to Bunkley but was denied permission by Wichard.
Defensive coordinator Jim Johnson said the defensive tackle's absence most benefits sixth-round pick LaJuan Ramsey.
Extra points
Safety J.R. Reed, attempting a comeback from a severe leg injury, drew a loud cheer during the afternoon practice when he picked off a long pass by Donovan McNabb... . With Pinkston, Jason Avant (knee surgery) and Jeremy Bloom (hamstring) all sidelined, the Eagles claimed receiver Derrick Fenner off waivers. The Washington Commanders had released Fenner after signing him as an undrafted rookie free agent in the spring. He played at Maryland, where he caught 82 passes for 1,189 yards and seven touchdowns in his career.
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Eagles Notes | Moats latest to join walking wounded
Eagles Notes
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Running back Ryan Moats joined the list of injured Eagles yesterday when he was carted off the field during the morning practice.
A team spokesman said that Moats had suffered a sprained knee ligament. He did not participate in the afternoon practice, and no timetable was given for his return. He suffered the injury after being hit by cornerback Donald Strickland during a scrimmage.
The Eagles were already a little thin at running back because coach Andy Reid is being cautious with how he is using Correll Buckhalter as the veteran back attempts to return from two major knee surgeries. Buckhalter has yet to participate in the full-contact scrimmages.
Fullback Thomas Tapeh had been out with a hamstring injury but practiced in the afternoon for the first time since veterans reported to camp.
In other injury news, no official reason was given for cornerback Lito Sheppard's absence from the morning practice. Sheppard, who is recovering from ankle surgery that kept him out of the final six games last season, returned for the afternoon practice.
Linebacker Shawn Barber left the morning practice with leg cramps in the severe heat; he returned for the afternoon workout.
Offensive tackle William Thomas was held out of the afternoon practice by Reid, but no reason was given. Thomas' spot with the first-team offense was filled once again by second-round draft pick Winston Justice.
Todd Pinkston remained sidelined by sore Achilles tendons in both his legs. He had surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon last summer.
"There's no timetable," Pinkston said when asked about his return. "I'm not concerned. We're just trying to stay patient right now. It's just precautionary. I don't want to do too much too fast."
Bunkley update
The Eagles had a brief conversation yesterday with first-round pick Brodrick Bunkley's agent, Gary Wichard, but the sides did not move any closer to striking a deal.
Bunkley missed his ninth and 10th practices.
During an interview on WIP-AM (610) yesterday, Reid said he had tried to talk to Bunkley but was denied permission by Wichard.
Defensive coordinator Jim Johnson said the defensive tackle's absence most benefits sixth-round pick LaJuan Ramsey.
Extra points
Safety J.R. Reed, attempting a comeback from a severe leg injury, drew a loud cheer during the afternoon practice when he picked off a long pass by Donovan McNabb... . With Pinkston, Jason Avant (knee surgery) and Jeremy Bloom (hamstring) all sidelined, the Eagles claimed receiver Derrick Fenner off waivers. The Washington Commanders had released Fenner after signing him as an undrafted rookie free agent in the spring. He played at Maryland, where he caught 82 passes for 1,189 yards and seven touchdowns in his career.
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