It’s always ominous when a cart rolls up to an injured player on a football field. It seemed especially so Thursday, because as the cart approached, Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward hadn’t moved since going up for a high pass in the end zone a few minutes earlier, colliding with defenders, and landing awkwardly.
Observers were relieved when Ward ultimately was able to stand with assistance and sit on the passenger seat of the cart, after sustaining what just about had to be a head or neck injury. It was even more of a relief to see Ward later in the locker room, where he told reporters he was fine and should be able to participate in next week’s mandatory minicamp – the first real gathering of the entire team, presumably including running back Darren Sproles and defensive lineman Michael Bennett, who have skipped much OTA work.