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Eagles elevate Zach Ertz, John Ojukwu for Week 5 game vs. Jaguars
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The Philadelphia Eagles elevated tight end Zach Ertz and offensive tackle John Ojukwu from the practice squad Saturday for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.
The team announced the moves as Philadelphia prepares to play with a reshuffled offensive line and several offensive starters unavailable. The Eagles enter at 2-2 after two straight losses. Ertz gets his third consecutive elevation after appearing against Chicago and the Los Angeles Rams . The veteran has caught three passes for 22 yards since returning to Philadelphia, giving Jalen Hurts another experienced target.
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Dallas Goedert practiced fully on Friday following a knee injury and received no game designation. Ertz gives Philadelphia additional tight end depth alongside Goedert, Johnny Mundt and E.J. Jenkins, with Grant Calcaterra and Eli Stowers on injured reserve.
Ojukwu adds tackle depth following Lane Johnson's retirement. Rookie Markel Bell is expected to continue at right tackle, while Jordan Mailata anchors the left side. Fred Johnson practiced fully Friday following a knee injury and received no game designation.
Philadelphia also will be without center Drew Kendall, who was ruled out with a knee injury. Newly promoted Jake Majors has taken first-team center reps, while Willie Lampkin is projected at left guard after the Cam Jurgens trade.
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The elevations give the Eagles additional options as they try to protect Hurts and establish a running game without Saquon Barkley. Kickoff at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Eastern on NFL Network.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles elevate Zach Ertz, John Ojukwu for Week 5 game vs. Jaguars
