Eagles' Defensive Starters Return, Secondary Still Missing Key Players

Philadelphia Eagles had their first practice of the week with key defensive starters Fletcher Cox and Nakobe Dean returning, but were missing two starters in their secondary, Justin Evans and Darius Slay, due to knee injuries. Cox, who missed the previous game, participated in practice after receiving an epidural for his back injury. Dean, who has been on Injured Reserve for the past four games, has opened his 21-day practice window and needs to be activated before Saturday to play against the New York Jets. Safety Sydney Brown and defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu were limited in practice, while running back Rashaad Penny was a full participant.