Last February, the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots was a triumphant breakthrough for long-suffering Eagles fans. In the wake of their historic playoff run behind unlikely backup-turned-starter Nick Foles, most pundits figured the Eagles would be among the NFC elite again this season, with starting quarterback Carson Wentz returning to form.
Fast-forward to 2018, and the Eagles haven’t flown much. Their wings are fractured. Their backs are fractured, ACLs torn, knees sprained, and the team doctors and training staff are taking heat.
Carson Wentz is listed as questionable but his fractured back seems like it will need well beyond the season’s final three games to recover.