The Eagles needed to prepare for last Sunday’s game without cornerback Ronald Darby, and they could play this Sunday against the New York Giants without two more key defensive backs: starting safety Rodney McLeod and Jaylen Watkins, who replaced Darby in the starting lineup.
Both players have hamstring injuries. No official prognosis has been offered, but a league source told the Inquirer and Daily News they could be sidelined for a few weeks.
That means veteran Corey Graham would start at safety in McLeod’s spot, and rookie Rasul Douglas would likely make his first career start in the place of Darby and Watkins.