With the information that Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Landon Dickerson was being positioned on IR with a knee damage, Dickerson himself appeared advantageous with the event — particularly since, within the guard’s view, he had no enterprise being on the sector in Week 1.
In an interview on Philadelphia’s 94 WIP radio, which occurred very shortly after the IR information landed, Dickerson supplied a blunt evaluation of his play within the Eagles’ slim 24-22 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
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“Truthfully, (to) tackle the elephant within the room, I performed like sh** yesterday,” Dickerson stated. “I used to be a whole legal responsibility yesterday and, once more, that was my fault … I should not be on the market till I really feel wholesome.”
Dickerson stated that he obtained “rolled up on” in observe final month throughout coaching camp, however continued to push by means of the damage. Imaging on Monday confirmed that he had a bone bruise in his proper knee.
Dickerson came upon that he was being positioned on IR whereas stay on air: After being learn a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McClane, who was the primary to report the information, the Eagles’ beginning left guard admitted to WIP that he hadn’t been formally advised, however that he knew it “was type of the plan.”
“Actually, the most effective plan transferring ahead is put me on IR so I can get this factor higher to have an excellent stretch on the again finish of the season,” Dickerson stated.
The guard wished to take this technique versus gritting by means of accidents — which he stated he did final season. “I do not suppose anybody needs to see that once more, ‘trigger that was simply ugly. I do not need to do this once more, as a result of that was simply B.S.,” he added.
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The Eagles’ slim two-point win on Sunday got here partly because of the protection pulling off a late cease to save lots of the sport. Although Philadelphia’s offense had some struggles throughout the board, the offensive line was a specific level of concern, as quarterback Jalen Hurts was sacked 3 times.
Dickerson wasn’t alone within the o-line points, however he stated that pushing by means of the damage meant that he wasn’t enjoying at 100%. He’ll now should miss at the least 4 video games whereas on IR.
“Bone bruising would not actually heal in case you preserve banging it and doing stuff. And it sucks since you simply have to truly shut it down and never do something. That is actually the one means that it will get higher,” Dickerson stated later in Monday’s interview. “As soon as it will get higher, you do not actually have to fret about it transferring ahead. It isn’t a lingering factor. As soon as it is type of healed up and accomplished, it is accomplished.”
Dickerson, 27, has been a constant starter for Philadelphia because the workforce drafted him in 2021. The guard has earned three Professional Bowl nods within the 2022-2024 span.