Eagles have activated S C.J. Gardner-Johnson and DE Robert Quinn from Injured Reserved, signed P Brett Kern to the active roster from the Practice Squad, and placed LB Shaun Bradley and DE Janarius Robinson on Injured Reserve. pic.twitter.com/Gsg3NZrvUI
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The Philadelphia Eagles announced five roster moves ahead of Sunday’s Week 18 matchup against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Eagles activated safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and defensive end Robert Quinn from Injured Reserve, signed punter Brett Kern to the 53-man roster, and placed two other players on injured reserve.
The Philadelphia Eagles (13-3) are set to end the regular season against their NFC East rival New York Giants (9-6-1), in Week 18 at Lincoln Financial Field.
While each team has clinched a berth in the playoffs, the Eagles will look to secure both the NFC East and the NFC’s top playoff seed.
The Giants are locked into the No. 6 seed no matter the result of their Week 18 tilt and are expected to rest key starters.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
The Eagles activated safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson from Injured Reserve.
Gardner-Johnson missed five games after he suffered a lacerated kidney in the November 27 win over the Green Bay Packers. Despite missing five games, Gardner-Johnson is still tied for the league lead with six interceptions. The Eagles are without nickel cornerback Avonte Maddox for Sunday’s game due to a toe injury and the dynamic defender could play multiple positions.
Robert Quinn
The Eagles activated defensive end Robert Quinn from Injured Reserve.
Quinn has also missed five games after suffering a knee injury that required surgery. A midseason trade acquisition from the Chicago Bears, Quinn played 70 snaps on defense in five games for the Eagles.
Philadelphia is without defensive end Josh Sweat, who suffered a neck injury last Sunday against the Saints.
Brett Kern
The Eagles signed Kern to the active roster from the practice squad.
Kern was signed to the Eagles practice squad on December 13 after punter Arryn Siposs suffered an ankle injury. Kern has averaged 42.6 gross yards per punt with a long of 53 yards. He also assumed the holder’s duties in Siposs’ absence.
Shaun Bradley
The third-year linebacker has been a special team standout for the Eagles but was placed on injured reserve after Philadelphia activated C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
DE Janarius Robinson
Robinson was placed on injured reserve to make a roster spot for Robert Quinn.
