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Jordan Mailata recounts recovery process as he nears return originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Jordan Mailata is tired of watching.
The Eagles’ starting left tackle has been in Injured Reserve the last four weeks with a hamstring injury but is nearing a return after the Eagles activated his practice window earlier this week.
During the four games without Mailata, the Eagles have gone 4-0 but it’ll be a big boost to get back their starting left tackle, who was playing at a Pro Bowl level before the injury.
“I just don’t want to be the reason that we lose,” Mailata said. “Because this streak is awesome. I’m very eager. I’m an eager beaver. But I’m excited, again, if the opportunity comes this week, I’ll be there. If it’s not my time, then I’ll be there next week.”
The Eagles have just a few days to prepare to host the Commanders on Thursday Night Football and aren’t even having any full practices this week. After activating Mailata’s practice window, they also opened up a roster spot when they waived tight end Jack Stoll and Mailata has been listed as a full participant on the injury report. So there are signs that Mailata will be ready to play against the Commanders on Thursday.
But the giant left tackle on Tuesday couldn’t fully commit to a return this week.
“Not too sure yet,” Mailata said. “We’re just taking it day by day so far.”
Without any real practices this week, what will Mailata need to find out before he knows he’s ready to play on Thursday?
“Just a ton more reps, knock the rust off,” Mailata said. “Gotta feel confident stepping on that field. Again, I trust in the trainers and the program that they’ve set up for me in order to get back for this game. We’re just ticking off boxes just to get back on the field.”
In Mailata’s absence, veteran Fred Johnson filled in at left tackle and did an admirable job. Mailata said he texted Johnson money bags before and after games. Johnson is set to be a…
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Publish date : 2024-11-13 14:15:48
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