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AUGUST 13, 11:40am: Dickerson underwent surgery Wednesday, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz tweets. Although the All-Pro returning by Week 1 may be a longshot proposition, Schultz adds the team is aiming for a reemergence during the early part of the regular season.
AUGUST 11, 4:03pm: The best-case scenario has emerged for Dickerson and the Eagles. Minor surgery will take place soon, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report. Depending on how Dickerson recovers, he could be available for Week 1. Even if not, a short-term timetable is in place for him to be back in the fold.
1:48pm: Landon Dickerson was carted off the field with a right leg injury during practice on Sunday, as detailed by ESPN’s Tim McManus. It quickly became clear testing would be needed on Monday to determine the extent of the injury.
The latest update on the matter comes from McManus’ colleague Adam Schefter, who reports Dickerson is believed to have suffered a meniscus injury in his right knee. The next step for all involved will include additional opinions being sought out to determine the best course of action. That, in turn, will determine how long the Pro Bowler is sidelined.
Exact details are often critical in cases such as this. A meniscus trim includes missed time but would allow for a return to action during the regular season given the timing of Dickerson’s injury. A full meniscus tear could, on the other hand, result in season-ending surgery. That proved to be the case last year with Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, whose tear occurred during the 2024 preseason.
Of course, any missed time on the part of Dickerson would be critical for the defending Super Bowl champions. The 26-year-old has operated as a full-time starter during each of his four Philadelphia seasons, and he has collected a Pro Bowl nod every year since 2022. Dickerson inked a four-year, $84MM extension last February; at the time, that deal was the most lucrative in NFL history for a guard. The former second-rounder is under contract through 2028 and will be expected to remain a foundational member of the Eagles’ O-line over that span.
In addition to the Dickerson extension, last offseason saw Philadelphia take a one-year flier on Mekhi Becton. The former Jets first-rounder struggled at tackle to begin his career, but a move to right guard produced the best season of his NFL tenure. Becton landed a raise on a Chargers pact this spring, but his departure created a first-team vacancy up front for the Eagles. Losing Dickerson for any extended period would test the team’s depth at the guard position even further.
Tyler Steen entered training camp as the favorite to replace Becton at right guard, but the Eagles’ plans up front could change depending on Dickerson’s prognosis. Philadelphia has veteran Matt Pryor as well as trade acquisition Kenyon Green in place as depth options along the interior. Pryor has 92 appearances and 39 starts to his name. Green – the 15th overall...
