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“I’m right on track to get back, but it’s just a process,” he said. “We’d like to get back before the season and be 100 percent by then.” Anderson drew Pro Bowl hype before going down in Week 13 last season. Unless the Eagles have long-term concerns, Anderson should be kept around at his $540,000 salary.

Neither player will participate in the Eagles’ mandatory June minicamp, however. Coach Andy Reid also revealed Monday that LB Moise Fokou (ankle surgery) and C Jason Kelce (Lisfranc sprain) will be “good to go” for next month’s minicamp.

Anderson clutched his knee after taking a bad hit from behind on a punt return. He’s out for the game, and the Eagles official Twitter account confirms that he’s done for the year with a torn left ACL. Anderson has been the Eagles’ best special teamer this season, earning praise as a possible Pro Bowler.

One of the Eagles’ core special teamers, Anderson was considered to be playing at a Pro Bowl level before going down. Under contract for $490,000 next season, Anderson is likely to be kept around in Philly, but may begin 2012 on the PUP list. Still just 26 years old, he should be able to make close to a full recovery.

Anderson tore his ACL last December, but appears ready to contribute. The special teams ace is considered questionable for Sunday’s game against the Browns.

Anderson is just over six months removed from surgery, and coach Andy Reid insists he remains ahead of schedule in his recovery. Anderson was one of the NFL’s premier special teamers before the injury.

Anderson, a career special teams ace, gets the nod over David Sims. We’d say it’s a downgrade, but Coleman has been a coverage bust waiting to happen all year long. It’s a dream matchup for Josh Freeman, Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams.

The Eagles will start hard-charging yet untalented Kurt Coleman at free safety and special teams ace Colt Anderson at strong safety. It’s a striking indictment of Allen, the Eagles’ second-round pick in 2010. Upgrading the safety position will be a top priority for GM Howie Roseman this offseason.

Coleman, a human coverage bust this season, was in danger of getting benched even before his injury. He’ll be replaced by special teams ace Colt Anderson. The matchup won’t get much better for Josh Freeman, Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams. The rest of the Eagles’ inactives: QB Michael Vick, RB LeSean McCoy, RB Chris Polk, DT Mike Patterson, WR Greg Salas and OT Matt Kopa.

27-year-old Anderson does not play on defense, but he is a plus contributor on special teams. The Eagles still need two new starting safeties.