Castro-Fields (hamstring) was signed to the Eagles' practice squad Monday.
Castro-Fields will return to Philadelphia after being waived by the team with an injury settlement in August. The cornerback had been dealing with a hamstring injury, but he now appears to be back to full health.
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Za'Darius Smith: Hangs up cleats
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Smith announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.
The 33-year-old edge rusher from Kentucky signed with the Eagles in early September and tallied 10 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, over the team's last five games. However, he's since decided to call it a career. Smith, an 11-year NFL veteran, spent time with the Ravens, Packers, Vikings, Browns, Lions and Eagles throughout his career, recording 70.5 sacks and 11 forced fumbles over 145 regular-season appearances. He made three Pro Bowls from 2019 to 2022 and received second-team All-Pro honors in 2020 with the Packers. With Smith retiring Monday, Azeez Ojulari is likely to play a larger role on Philadelphia's defense moving forward.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Limited role in season debut
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Dean played six snaps on special teams in Thursday's 34-17 loss to the Giants.
Dean made his season debut after recovering from a torn left patellar tendon. The Eagles seemingly eased him into action, and he should eventually return to at least a partial role alongside fellow linebackers Zack Baun and rookie Jihaad Campbell.
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Eagles' Jordan Davis: Logs second sack
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Davis recorded six tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday's 34-17 loss to the Giants.
Davis matched his season high of six tackles, though only two were solo. He also notched his second sack of the campaign at the end of the first quarter, helping to stall a Giants possession. Davis is on pace for the best season of his career, and he stepped up in the absence of Jalen Carter (heel) in Thursday's loss.
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Eagles' Cooper DeJean: Quiet against Giants
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DeJean recorded two tackles (none solo) in Thursday's 34-17 loss to the Giants.
DeJean failed to log a 100 percent snap rate for the first team this season, though that was likely due to game script. It wasn't his finest performance, marking his lowest tackle total since Week 15 of the 2024 campaign.
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Eagles' Andrew Mukuba: Tallies seven stops
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Mukuba recorded seven tackles (three solo) with one pass defensed in Thursday's 34-17 loss to the Giants.
Mukuba led the Eagles' defense with 66 defensive snaps, a 96 percent clip. That was enough for him to log a season-high seven tackles, although only three were solo. Mukuba should have the chance to make an increased impact as his rookie season continues.
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Eagles' Jihaad Campbell: Maintains starting role
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Campbell recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Thursday's 34-17 loss to the Giants.
Campbell has maintained a consistent role in the middle of the Eagles' defense, though there was some question of how much the return of Nakobe Dean would change his outlook. Campbell was on the field for exactly 90 percent of defensive snaps, while Dean played exclusively on special teams. That snap allocation could change as Dean gets back into game shape, but Campbell has had a strong start to his rookie season and should remain a big part of Philadelphia's defense regardless.
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Eagles' Zack Baun: Disappointing showing in Week 6
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Baun logged six tackles (three solo) in Thursday's 34-17 loss to the Giants.
Baun was on the field for 94 percent of defensive snaps, the first time this season he wasn't on the field for every play. It was also his least productive performance of the season in what was poor all-around showing from the Eagles.
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Eagles' Quinyon Mitchell: Won't return against Giants
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Mitchell was ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Giants due to a hamstring injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Mitchell suffered the hamstring injury early in the second quarter and spent a considerable amount of time being evaluated in the medical tent. The severity of the issue is unclear, but he'll have some extra time to rest before a Week 7 matchup against the Vikings.
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Eagles' Quinyon Mitchell: Hurts hamstring against Giants
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Mitchell is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Giants due to a hamstring injury, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
Mitchell appeared to suffer the injury early in the second quarter. He spent a considerable amount of time in the medical tent and re-emerged with a hat, rather than his helmet. Mitchell is officially questionable to return, but his status looks to be in doubt.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: All set for Week 6
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Dean (knee) is active for Thursday night's matchup with the Giants.
Dean will make his season debut after missing the first five games of the year while recovering from a torn left patellar tendon that he suffered in January. The linebacker recorded 128 total tackles (80 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also adding an interception, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries over 15 regular-season games last year.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Activated from PUP list Thursday
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Dean (knee) was activated from the reserve/PUP list Thursday.
Dean's activation makes him eligible to play Thursday night against the Giants, though he's still listed as questionable. A determination on his status will likely be made around 90 minutes prior to Thursday's 8:15 ET kickoff. He has yet to make his 2025 season debut after recording 128 tackles in a breakout 2024 regular season.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Could return Thursday
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Dean (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Giants.
The Georgia product logged another full practice Wednesday but must still be activated to the Eagles' active roster in order to play Thursday night. If Dean is activated in time for the Week 6 divisional matchup, he's likely to serve as Philadelphia's top reserve inside linebacker, playing behind Zack Baun and rookie Jihaad Campbell.
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Eagles' Jihaad Campbell: Past biceps issue
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Campbell (biceps) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Giants.
The rookie linebacker from Alabama upgraded from limited practice Tuesday to a full session Wednesday, suggesting he's moved past his biceps injury in time to face the Giants on Thursday night. Campbell has impressed through his first five NFL games, recording 33 total tackles and two passes defended, including one interception. Now healthy, he's expected to start alongside Zack Baun as part of Philadelphia's top inside linebacker tandem.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Questionable for Week 6
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Carter (heel) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Giants.
The 24-year-old popped up on the Eagles' injury report Wednesday as a limited practice participant due to a heel issue, leaving his status for Thursday night's divisional matchup up in the air. Carter played through a heel injury in the Week 5 loss to the Broncos, recording four total tackles across 66 defensive snaps. However, if the issue worsened and he's unable to suit up in Week 6, Za'Darius Smith would likely see increased work with the Eagles' first-team defensive line.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Estimated as full participant
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The Eagles listed Dean (knee) as a full participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report.
Dean is in the final stages of his recovery from a torn left patellar tendon that he suffered during the Eagles' 2024 postseason run. He has been estimated as a full practice participant for the Eagles' two walkthrough practices this week, but his participation in Wednesday's session will indicate his chances of making his 2025 debut against the Giants on Thursday.
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Eagles' Jihaad Campbell: Estimated as limited
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Campbell (biceps) was estimated as a limited participant on Tuesday's injury report.
Campbell sustained a biceps injury during the Eagles' 21-17 loss to the Broncos on Sunday. The Eagles have held two walkthrough practices this week ahead of Thursday's NFC East tilt against the Giants, so Wednesday's practice report should shed light on Campbell's chances of suiting up.
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Eagles' Andrew Mukuba: Registers six stops vs. Denver
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Mukuba logged six tackles (four solo) during the Eagles' 21-17 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
For a second straight game, the rookie second-rounder posted six stops while playing every single defensive snap. Mukuba is now up to 25 tackles (16 solo) and one interception through the first five regular-season games of his NFL career.
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Eagles' Cooper DeJean: Five stops in Week 5 loss
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DeJean tallied five tackles (four solo) and one pass defense during the Eagles' 21-17 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
DeJean was one of five Eagles players to play all 74 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss. The 2024 second-rounder has played every defensive snap and logged at least five tackles in each of the first five games of the regular season. DeJean is up to 36 tackles (26 solo) and five pass defenses to open the 2025 campaign.
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Eagles' Jihaad Campbell: Limited to open week
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Campbell (biceps) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated injury report.
Campbell compiled 11 total tackles (six solo) in the team's 21-17 loss to Denver on Sunday, but he may have left the game a little worse for wear. The linebacker will have two more chances to increase his workload at practice ahead of Thursday night's contest on the road versus the Giants.
