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This week in Eagles: Jordan Mailata's return, DeVonta Smith's touches, Jahan Dotson precedent-setting, Jalyx Hunt's growing role

November 14, 2024

Oct 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata (68) against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

The Eagles have won the past four games without one of their most important players. Now, one of the hottest teams in the NFL will get their starting left tackle back just in time for a pivotal intra-division game on Thursday.
“I just don’t want to be the reason to lose (the winning streak)!” Jordan Mailata said Tuesday.
Mailata exited the win over the Browns in Week 6 with a hamstring injury. The Eagles opened his 21-day practice window on Monday, a strong hint he would return after the four-game absence. The Eagles only had walkthroughs this week, which are gameplan-specific by design. This wouldn’t be the setting to ascertain his readiness, although there was individual work Mailata did o...