Defensive Outlook with Injury & Depth | Philadelphia Eagles News

Jonathan Greenard’s injury status remains day-to-day, with coaches being cautious as he’s barely practiced — his first return was “okay,” but they’re watching like they did with Aaron Donald’s rust. Marcus Epps is slated to start at safety against Washington, with Michael Carter III ready to flex into nickel, dime, and safety roles. The defense runs the most light boxes in the NFL thanks to a stout defensive line, though it strains run defense — so stopping the run without extra help in the box is critical. Moro Ojomo’s poised for another breakout year, building on his solid past two seasons and showing promise to elevate even further. Despite lingering concerns, the defensive setup looks primed for success as the season kicks off. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e394010c518d1705