Quintin Demps News

The Eagles are ranked 30th in the NFL in kick returns, averaging 20.1 yards per return.

The Eagles believe they already are in compliance, at least in spirit, with the new NFL concussion policy reported by Fox analyst Jay Glazer yesterday, Birds general manager Tom Heckert said before last night's game.

Like every other position on the Eagles, special teams has felt the sting of injuries, especially the kick-return unit.

The Eagles are listing Sheldon Brown as questionable for Sunday night's game against Chicago, but the only question is whether the coaching staff believes he can play.

For some players, there is a temptation to try to take on too much when circumstances present opportunity.

For the second consecutive week, the Eagles will go with a different look at linebacker because of a knee injury to weakside starter .

Jason Babin, by an unofficial count, on Sunday at San Diego became at least the third Eagles ' defensive end to line up as a middle linebacker this season and rush the quarterback from that spot.

The Eagles kept settling for field goals when they need touchdowns. That red-zone inefficiency has been a constant theme for them and it came back to haunt them again Sunday in their 31-23 loss to the San Diego Chargers.

Injury Report: "[CB] Sheldon Brown has a hamstring strain and had an MRI this morning.

Well, despite his "I'm playing" declaration Friday after being listed as "questionable" for today, Eagles left tackle Jason Peters is inactive with an ankle injury.

Jason Peters is now out at left tackle for the Eagles' game in San Diego, and safety Quintin Demps is also inactive.

Injury Report: "The two players that are out are [WR] Kevin Curtis and [LB] Akeem Jordan.

If the Eagles ' depleted linebackers and secondary are likely to be targeted by San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers and his bevy of skyscraper-tall receivers, then the onus for stopping the Chargers may fall on the defensive line.

The Eagles received a double dose of bad news at cornerback Wednesday. Eagles CB-KR Ellis Hobbs requires neck surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, head coach Andy Reid said today.

Running back Brian Westbrook #36 of the Philadelphia Eagles rushes with the ball during the NFL season opener against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Injuries and a suspension will force the Philadelphia Eagles to use several players in different roles against the San Diego Chargers.

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ellis Hobbs catches a pass during afternoon practice at Eagles training camp this summer at Lehigh University.

Two weeks ago after a 40-17 win over the New York Giants, Eagles coach Andy Reid said teams "just prepare for a heavyweight fight," against NFC East opponents.

A headache kept Brian Westbrook from playing Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys.

Philadelphia EaglesA starting LT Jason Peters left Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter with a left ankle injury, and his return is uncertain.