Because the Eagles handled a number of accidents within the secondary in the course of the 2023 season, security Sydney Brown noticed beginning duties down the stretch. His rookie marketing campaign got here to an abrupt finish due to a torn ACL, an harm which threatens to maintain him sidelined for the beginning of the 2024 slate.
As issues at present stand, nevertheless, Brown could possibly keep away from lacking time within the common season. The 24-year-old Canadian just lately offered an encouraging replace on his restoration course of. Lots is but to be decided, after all, however he might be out there as early as Week 1.
“I really feel superb. I can begin figuring out for you proper now if you wish to,” Brown mentioned, via Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia. “I really feel like I’m miles forward of the place I ought to actually be. I can be prepared for when the season comes round.”
The Illinois product suffered the ACL tear in early January, so he’s a robust candidate to start coaching camp on the reserve/PUP checklist. If he manages to return to full well being in time for the beginning of the marketing campaign, nevertheless, his presence can be welcomed on the Eagles protection. Philadelphia used Brown as a starter for six video games in 2023; amongst his statistical output, one determine which stands out is the 99-yard interception he recorded in Week 17. He added 45 tackles and three move deflections whereas additionally taking part in a daily position on particular groups.
The Eagles have reunited with C.J. Gardner-Johnson together with extending Reed Blankenship, strikes which is able to give the crew veteran starters at each security spots. Brown might be a valued backup contributor in his second season, although, offered his restoration continues to proceed alongside an encouraging path. Fellow defensive again Zech McPhearson may likewise be out there in the beginning of the approaching season.
The latter missed all of 2023 attributable to an Achilles tear, however he additionally mentioned (through Zangaro) he expects to be wholesome in time for Week 1. McPhearson will deliver particular groups manufacturing whereas additionally serving as a backup contributor on the slot nook place behind the recently re-signed Avonte Maddox.
