Eagles standout DE Jalyx Hunt taken to locker room with lower-leg injury vs. Jaguars
Philadelphia's second-year edge rusher refused the cart and was helped off the field after a fourth-down stop to end the first half in London
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The Eagles' defensive front took another hit during Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London, as standout defensive end Jalyx Hunt suffered an apparent lower-leg injury late in the first half.
Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate): #Eagles standout DE Jalyx Hunt refused the cart and was helped to the locker room with an apparent lower-leg injury following Philadelphia’s 4th-down stop to end the first half. This is what happened:
Hunt was injured on Philadelphia's fourth-down stop that ended the first half. He refused the cart and was helped to the locker room by trainers, suggesting the injury, while serious enough to knock him out of the game, was not initially categorized as requiring immobilization.
The second-year pass rusher out of Houston Christian has been one of the bright spots for the Eagles' defense this season, recording three sacks and a forced fumble through four games while earning an expanded role in the rotation. His absence leaves the Eagles thinner at defensive end alongside Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham, with the team already missing several starters on offense due to injuries.
The Eagles ruled Hunt out for the remainder of the game shortly after halftime. Further evaluation will determine the severity of the injury and whether he will miss additional time.