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Ill news out of Philadelphia, where the Eagles are down a wide receiver.
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported that Jeremy Maclin left Eagles practice Saturday with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, ending his season, according to someone who has spoken to the receiver. The Eagles later confirmed the injury.
Rapoport reported the Eagles originally feared Maclin also had torn the medial collateral ligament in the knee during 7-on-7 drills at training camp. But a team source told NFL.com's Albert Breer that Maclin's MCL is fine.
Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Maclin lay on the ground for approximately five minutes as team trainers worked over him. New Eagles coach Chip Kelly stood by as Maclin lay on his back, and the fifth-year pro covered his face with a towel as he was wheeled away.
"He just came off the line of scrimmage, and his knee buckled a little bit," Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson said, via the team's official website. "It's an unfortunate situation."
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick told McLane: "Usually when a guy falls like that, there's something to be worried about."
Maclin's loss is costly for the Eagles. He's a consistent producer who accounted for 69 receptions, 857 yards and seven touchdowns last season. He has averaged 65 catches and 863 yards per season in his NFL career.
Maclin figured to play a pivotal role in Kelly's up-tempo scheme. Now the Eagles need another answer
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported that Jeremy Maclin left Eagles practice Saturday with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, ending his season, according to someone who has spoken to the receiver. The Eagles later confirmed the injury.
Rapoport reported the Eagles originally feared Maclin also had torn the medial collateral ligament in the knee during 7-on-7 drills at training camp. But a team source told NFL.com's Albert Breer that Maclin's MCL is fine.
Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Maclin lay on the ground for approximately five minutes as team trainers worked over him. New Eagles coach Chip Kelly stood by as Maclin lay on his back, and the fifth-year pro covered his face with a towel as he was wheeled away.
"He just came off the line of scrimmage, and his knee buckled a little bit," Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson said, via the team's official website. "It's an unfortunate situation."
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick told McLane: "Usually when a guy falls like that, there's something to be worried about."
Maclin's loss is costly for the Eagles. He's a consistent producer who accounted for 69 receptions, 857 yards and seven touchdowns last season. He has averaged 65 catches and 863 yards per season in his NFL career.
Maclin figured to play a pivotal role in Kelly's up-tempo scheme. Now the Eagles need another answer
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