Eagles-Washington Inactives: Leodis McKelvin Out

Leodis McKelvin. (Jeff Fusco)

LANDOVER, MD — The following Eagles are inactive for their game this afternoon against Washington: Josh Andrews, Dillon Gordon, Leodis McKelvin, Steven Means, Isaac Seumalo, C.J. Smith and Bryce Treggs. With McKelvin out, Ron Brooks will start in his place.

Fletcher Cox (ankle) will be available after being listed as “questionable” on the injury report. Ryan Mathews did not practice on Friday due to an illness, but he appears ready to go. Halapoulivaati Vaitai is also active for the first time in his career as he starts in place of the suspended Lane Johnson.

As for Washington, tight end Jordan Reed will not be available for today’s game after he suffered the sixth concussion of his career. Reed, who dominated the Eagles last season in a game that eliminated Philadelphia from the playoff hunt, leads Washington in targets (45), receiving yards (316), and receiving touchdowns (2). First-round pick wide receiver Josh Doctson will also not play.

The following players are also inactive for Washington: linebacker Su’a Cravens, defensive lineman Anthony Lanier, offensive lineman Vinston Painter, corner Dashaun Phillips and quarterback Nate Sudfeld.