Eagles' Injury Woes their biggest challenge ahead of Super Bowl 59 showdown against Chiefs: Key Players Questionable

Chiefs will face Eagles at the Super Bowl 2025 after winning AFC Championship and NFC Championship respectively. The highly anticipated matchup will take place on Sunday at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Eagles Enter Super Bowl LIX in Good Health Despite Past Injuries

The Eagles have battled injuries throughout the season, but their resilience has led them to the biggest game of the year. Fortunately for Philadelphia, they are entering the Super Bowl in relatively good health—a crucial factor as they prepare to face the defending champions, the Kansas City Chiefs.

While most key players are expected to suit up, a few minor concerns remain that Eagles fans should keep an eye on before kickoff.

Key Players Listed on Eagles' Injury Report

Several Eagles players appeared on last week’s injury report, including:

- WR A.J. Brown (rest)
- LB Zack Baun (groin)
- RB Saquon Barkley (rest)
- G Landon Dickerson (knee)
- TE Dallas Goedert (rest/ankle)
- RB Kenneth Gainwell (concussion/knee)
- C/G Cam Jurgens (back)
- WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring)

The good news for Eagles fans is that, despite being on the injury report, most of these players are expected to be healthy and available for the Super Bowl.

Players Designated as Questionable

The Philadelphia Eagles released their third of six injury reports last Friday in preparation for Super Bowl LIX. In that update, four players were listed as questionable:

- TE C.J. Uzomah (abdomen)
- WR Britain Covey (neck)
- RB Kenneth Gainwell (concussion/knee)
- DE Brandon Graham (elbow)

These players remain the only ones at risk of missing the Super Bowl, though additional reports will provide further clarity as the game approaches.

Kenneth Gainwell’s Status Remains Uncertain

Of the four questionable players, running back Kenneth Gainwell is the only one who did not participate in practice at any level last week. He remains in concussion protocol and is also dealing with a knee injury that could impact his availability for the game.

Should Gainwell be unable to play, the Eagles may consider promoting Tyrion Davis-Price from the practice squad to serve as the third running back behind Saquon Barkley and Will Shipley.

C.J. Uzomah’s Potential Activation from Injured Reserve

Tight end C.J. Uzomah remains a potential activation from the injured reserve list. Encouragingly, he was a full participant in practice last Thursday and Friday, but the Eagles have not yet confirmed if he will be activated in time for Sunday’s game.

Final Injury Reports Expected Before Super Bowl Kickoff

The Eagles are expected to release three more injury reports leading up to Super Bowl LIX, providing further clarity on player availability. While the team enters the game in relatively strong health, the statuses of Gainwell, Uzomah, Covey, and Graham remain key points of interest as the countdown to kickoff continues.