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Future Still Bright for Philadelphia Eagles DB Eric Rowe

Fans were beginning to wonder why Eric Rowe couldn't get on the field for the Philadelphia Eagles. Their worst fears were only exacerbated Thursday when the rookie cornerback saw his most extensive action since Week 4.

Pressed into the lineup in place of an injured Nolan Carroll, Rowe found himself staring across from Detroit Lions wide receiver and five-time Pro Bowler Calvin Johnson. The matchup went pretty much the way everybody would expect. Johnson reeled in two of his three touchdowns with Rowe in coverage as the Eagles went down by a final score of 45-14.