Landon Dickerson placed on injured reserve; Eagles make corresponding roster moves

Dickerson’s IR stint removes a starting interior lineman for a minimum of four games; the team added Britain Covey to the 53-man roster and Josiah Deguara to the practice squad.

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- Team confirmed Dickerson to Injured Reserve with a knee bone bruise.
- IR designation makes Dickerson ineligible for the next four games (minimum).
- Dickerson said the injury occurred in training camp and struggled through Week 1 prior to the move.
- Britain Covey elevated from practice squad to the 53-man roster; he returned punts in Week 1 (4 PRs, 37 yards).
- Tight end Josiah Deguara signed to the practice squad to add depth after Eli Stowers went to IR.
- The moves open one remaining roster spot on the 53-man roster.
- Dickerson’s absence forces the Eagles to replace a three-time Pro Bowl starter for multiple weeks.
- Team will decide lineup before Sunday's game at Tennessee; several internal options exist.

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