Carson Wentz will make his much-awaited return at quarterback for the Eagles Sunday, but the team is still literally hurting on offense.
The Eagles announced Friday that both starting running back Jay Ajayi (back) and backup RB Darren Sproles (hamstring) will miss the game against the Colts. Both players were injured in Week 2 in the loss to the Buccaneers and had been limited in practice this week.
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It gets worse. Third-string running back Corey Clement is listed as questionable with a quadricep injury. If he plays, expect him to carry a heavy load. Third-year back Wendell Smallwood and rookie Josh Adams are Nos. 4-5 on the depth chart.
In addition, wide receiver Alshon Jeffery was a limited participant in practice Friday and is listed as questionable on the injury report. With receiver Mike Wallace placed on injured reserve earlier this week, the Eagles signed free agent wide receiver Jordan Matthews on Wednesday. Matthews, the Eagles' second-round pick in 2014, recorded 225 catches for 2,673 yards and 19 touchdowns in three seasons in Philly before being traded to the Bills.
Coach Doug Pederson said Matthews could "possibly play" Sunday. If he goes, he'll join a thin receiving corps that includes wide receivers Nelson Agholor, Kamar Aiken — signed by the Eagles last week — and Shelton Gibson (along with Jeffery, if he plays).