Timothy Rapp@@TRappaRTIncluded Columnist IVJanuary 20, 2025
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Philadelphia Eagles novice cornerback Quinyon Mitchell suffered a shoulder injury in the very first half of Sunday's 28-22 win over the Los Angeles Rams and was eliminated for the rest of the contest, though there is optimism that he'll be offered for the NFC Championship Game versus the Washington Commanders, per numerous reports.
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Mitchell and Darius Slay Jr. have actually worked as the group's beginning cornerbacks on the outdoors, while fellow novice standout Cooper DeJean runs as the nickelback.
Mitchell, 23, had an exceptional novice season, signing up 46 takes on and 12 passes defensed. He tape-recorded his very first NFL reception recently versus the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round, sealing the win late in the 4th quarter.
His addition assisted rejuvenate an Eagles defense that was dreadful last season. The Birds entirely changed defensively after hobbling down the stretch in 2024, including Mitchell, DeJean and edge-rusher Jalyx Hunt in the draft and linebacker Zach Baun and security C.J. Gardner-Johnson in complimentary company, to name a few.
The group likewise saw young gamers like Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith, Milton Williams and Nakobe Dean take favorable strides.
The outcome was a system that ranked initially in the NFL in backyards permitted (278.4 YPG) and 2nd in points per contest (17.8 PPG).
Without Mitchell, the Eagles would be at a significant downside versus Jayden Daniels and a Commanders offense that currently installed 36 points versus them in a Week 16 loss (the Birds won the very first face-off in between the groups, 26-18, in Week 11).
If Mitchell could not go, Isaiah Rodgers would remain in line to begin the contest.
