The Eagles encountered setbacks at MetLife Stadium after their 27-10 loss to the New York Giants in the season finale. Safety Sydney Brown is believed to have suffered a torn right ACL during a special-teams play, attempting to tackle Giants punt returner Gunner Olszewski, as per a source. Coach Sirianni confirmed Brown’s season-ending injury on Monday after the rookie announced it on Instagram.
Expressing empathy for Brown, Sirianni acknowledged the difficulty of being sidelined for an entire season due to injury, drawing from his own college football experience. The Eagles faced additional challenges as quarterback Jalen Hurts injured his middle finger on his throwing hand in the second quarter, requiring attention in the medical tent. Despite returning to action, Hurts was later benched when the Giants secured a substantial lead.
While a source verified on Monday that Hurts did not fracture his finger, the quarterback will benefit from an extra day of rest in preparation for the wild-card round against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sirianni praised Hurts for his toughness, commending his willingness to rejoin the game against the Giants despite the injury to his right middle finger. The Eagles’ finale at MetLife Stadium left them with injuries to key players, emphasizing the physical toll of the game as they now prepare for the playoff challenge ahead.
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