Eagles C Jason Kelce likely needs surgery, expected to miss 2 months
By Ernie Padaon
Sep 21, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) walks off the field after an injury during game against the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Redskins, 37-34. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
The Philadelphia Ealges have been dealing wiht injuries on the offensive line this season and they could be without their young talented center Jason Kelce for the next couple of months. Kelce likely will have surgery for some form of a hernia, per Howard Eskin. The expected time of recovery is a couple of months.
Starting to hear that @eagles C Jason Kelce likely to have surgery for some form of hernia. Could miss up to 2 months. Eag looking 4 player
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) September 22, 2014
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The Eagles are already without their starting left guard Evan Mathis. He was placed on the IR list with an MCL injury, but still could return if he is able to recover in time. Right Tackle Lane Johnson still has a game to serve on his suspension. The replacement at right tackle Allen Barbre had an ankle injury that took him out for the season also.
How many more injuries can the Eagles deal with on their offensive line? It is getting ugly, but the team keeps finding ways to win.
It has shown the character of the team. They are battling through all the missing players up front and finding ways to get that win. At some point, these injuries need to slow their role.