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Eagles activate Barnett, lose linebacker ahead of matchup against Washington

January 1, 2022

The Eagles’ defensive line is receiving a much-needed boost this weekend. Defensive end Derek Barnett has been activated off the Reserve/COVID-19 list and is available for Sunday’s game against the Washington Football Team.

Roster Moves: Eagles have activated DE Derek Barnett from the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

The team has also elevated DE Cameron Malveaux and LB JaCoby Stevens from the practice squad for #PHIvsWAS and signed K Matt McCrane to the practice squad. pic.twitter.com/R0xEQkwREB
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 1, 2022

Barnett tested positive on Monday but is able to return due to the NFL’s new COVID policy. The Eagles’ D-Line depth was looking slim after Ryan Kerrigan, Tarron Jackson, and Barnett were placed under protocols. Luckily, all three have since returned and will be good to go.

After Barnett’s return, cornerback Andre Chachere is the only member of the active roster on the COVID list. There’s a possibility he will return before Sunday, but it’s not likely.

Earlier Saturday morning, Shaun Bradley was ruled out for precautionary measures after getting into a minor car accident. Bradley is okay, but suffered a minor shoulder injury.

LB Shaun Bradley was involved in a fender bender this morning on the way to the practice facility. #Eagles: “relieved that there were no serious injuries sustained.”He is being held out of the game Sunday for precautionary reasons with a shoulder injury.
— Ed Kracz (@kracze) January 1, 2022

The Eagles’ linebacker will join Miles Sanders on the sideline as the team’s only inactives due to injury. Jordan Howard returned to practice, but is listed as questionable after suffering a stinger against the Giants.