Haason Reddick is out of the game for serious surgery

NFL EXCLUSIVE BY: MANJIT BAURI AUGUST 19, 2023

The Philadelphia Eagles are hoping their defensive line performs well in the 2023 season.

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Despite the 2022 season, the team still boasts one of the best pass rushes in the league.

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However, the team’s edge rusher Haason Reddick will have surgery on his injured thumb.

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The injury occurred during Monday's joint practice with the Cleveland Browns.

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He will be available for the regular-season opener against the New England Patriots.

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The outside linebacker position is a bit thin right now for the Eagles.

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Patrick Johnson has been sidelined recently with an ankle injury.

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Marcus Mariota's shocking reaction to his brutal performance

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