Eagles vs. Bucs inactives: Avonte Maddox to start at safety with Reed Blankenship ruled out

The Eagles will be without two key starters for tonight’s NFC Wild Card Round game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after Reed Blankenship was ruled out with a groin injury.

Blankenship was listed as questionable, but after a light pregame workout, the talented safety will miss Monday’s matchup at Raymond James Stadium.

All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown will also be out with a knee injury suffered in the Week 18 loss to the Giants.

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Jalen Hurts was a limited participant during Thursday’s practice before being upgraded to a full participant on Friday and Saturday.

Cornerback Darius Slay, wide receiver DeVonta Smith and D’Andre Swift were full participants in the final practice of the week and had no game status designations.

S Reed Blankenship:

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Reed Blankenship #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates an interception with Eli Ricks #39 during the second quarter in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Blankenship is inactive with a groin injury.

A.J. Brown (knee)

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) catches the ball as New York Giants cornerback Nick McCloud (44) pursues during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Brown is out with a knee injury he sustained in the regular-season finale.

S Sydney Brown:

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown (21) is carted off the field after an injury during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Brown will miss the matchup with a torn ACL.

Tanner Mckee

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The rookie will serve as the emergency quarterback and can only play if Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota get hurt.

DT Moro Ojomo

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Moro Ojomo #72 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with Marlon Tuipulotu #95 during the first quarter in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The rookie is inactive tonight.

RB Rashaad Penny:

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny (23) carries the ball as New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden (41) and linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) pursue during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

With D’Andre Swift back in the lineup, Penny will be inactive.

OL Tyler Steen

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