Tim McManus, ESPN Team of workers Scribbler
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles edge rusher Haason Reddick can have surgical procedure on his injured thumb, a league supply showed to ESPN.
The shock passed off all over Monday’s joint apply with the Cleveland Browns. Even though Reddick is predicted to omit apply moment, the Eagles are assured he’ll be in a position for the regular-season opener in opposition to the New England Patriots on Sept. 10, in line with a league supply.
The inside track of Reddick’s surgical procedure was once first reported via NFL Community.
Reddick, 28, completed 2d within the NFL with 16 sacks closing season and added 3.5 extra all over Philadelphia’s postseason run. He has registered double-digit sacks in every of the presen 3 seasons.
The outdoor linebacker place is a little bit slim at this time for Philadelphia, as Patrick Johnson has been sidelined lately with an ankle shock. Nolan Smith, a first-round select of Georgia, has been getting reps with the primary crew this summer time because of this.
“I really watch him in film, and now I’ve got an up-close look and I’m watching his reps every day, just trying to make sure my reps match his reps,” Smith mentioned of Reddick.
Reddick, who was once restricted previous in coaching camp with a groin shock, has outperformed the three-year, $45 million do business in he signed closing offseason. His moderate annual wage of $15 million is lately attach for nineteenth amongst edge rushers, in line with Spotrac.
“Y’all see it, y’all know what’s going on,” Reddick mentioned when requested if he’s underpaid. “I’m worried about being the best version of myself, and then everything will sort itself out, truly.”
