The Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive line may have just got considerably weaker.
Pro Bowl left guard Landon Dickerson suffered a concerning leg injury during the team’s open practice at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday night.
Late in the scrimmage, Dickerson went down during an 11-on-11 drill, visibly struggling to put weight on his right leg.
Teammates gathered around him as he was helped off the field and ultimately carted to the locker room.
He was also able to bend his knee, albeit slightly, while walking off the field with assistance.
Dickerson had agreed to an extension with the Eagles during the offseason, inking a four-year deal worth up to $87 million with incentives.
The deal makes him the highest-paid guard in NFL history, according to NFL.com.
The 26-year-old Dickerson, a three-time Pro Bowler, had been listed as a limited participant in practice on Saturday due to a knee issue but was a full participant during Sunday’s session.
His injury raises concerns about the Eagles’ offensive line depth and how the team will perform in the event Dickerson sits, especially with the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys fast approaching on Sept. 4.
Backup offensive lineman Brett Toth has filled in at left guard during Dickerson’s previous absences.
The Eagles have joint practices scheduled with the Cleveland Browns this week.
Dickerson’s availability for those sessions, as well as Philly’s upcoming preseason games, remains unknown for the moment.
Dickerson has made three straight Pro Bowls across the 2022-2024 seasons and has been a full-time starter since being selected in Round 2, No. 37 overall, in the 2021 NFL Draft.
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