Two of the most important pieces of the defense - defensive end Brandon Graham and linebacker Jordan Hicks - didn't finish Monday's practice. Head coach Doug Pederson will provide an update after Tuesday's practice, which we will carry live at 12:20 p.m., but Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News reported Monday night that Graham suffered a triceps strain, and Hicks has a groin strain.
Derek Barnett went in with the first-team defense for Graham and Joe Walker replaced Hicks at middle linebacker. Barnett has had an outstanding preseason and the first-round pick is pushing for quality playing time once the regular season begins.