Eagles Injury Update: DT Bennie Logan out vs. Cowboys

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Eagles starting defensive tackle Bennie Logan has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys in Arlington, Texas.

Logan (left groin) will miss his second straight game.

How big of a loss is Logan, especially considering the Eagles are about to face the top rushing offense in the NFL?

“It’s huge,” head coach Doug Pederson said on Friday morning. “It’s big anytime you lose a great player like Bennie for a couple of weeks. But I’ve always been under the ‘next man up’ mentality and that’s where we’re at.

“Did a nice job filling in last week, even with just three (defensive) tackles last week. Now, with the addition of Taylor (Hart), gives us a little bit more depth at that. But anytime you lose a player like Bennie in the middle, it can definitely hurt you a little bit.”

With Logan out, Beau Allen will make his second straight start next to Fletcher Cox in the middle of the Eagles’ defensive line.

“Beau played good (against the Vikings),” Pederson said. “He’s a guy that gives you great effort every time he’s in there. Obviously, the fumble recovery was big for us there. But Beau’s consistent, he’s solid. And just fortunate to have him be one of our tackles.”

The Eagles have more depth at defensive tackle this week against the Cowboys after claiming Hart off waivers from the Cowboys. Hart, of course, was originally an Eagle until he was released at final cuts after training camp.

Hart hurt his right ankle during practice on Thursday and didn't practice Friday, but should be able to play in the game on Sunday night, Pederson said. Hart is officially listed as questionable.

“[Hart has] been playing,” Pederson said. “He’s been on a roster and practicing and all that. It’s just a matter of getting familiar again with all the terminology but he will be able to give us some good work.”

The only other player ruled out for Sunday’s game is special teams linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill, who is considered “week to week” with a hamstring injury he suffered against the Vikings.

Pederson said every other player should be ready to go, which would include Jordan Matthews (knee), Mychal Kendricks (ribs) and Jason Peters (bicep), as expected. All three were full participants in practice on Thursday and Friday.

Pederson also said cornerback Ron Brooks had his surgery to repair that ruptured right quad tendon. Dr. Peter DeLuca, the team physician, performed the surgery. Pederson said he spoke to Brooks this morning and said the defensive back was in “great spirits, doing well.”

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