{
  "id": 12268631,
  "title": "Eagles injury list grows: Cam Jurgens enters concussion protocol",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/eagles-injury-list-grows-cam-jurgens-enters-concussion-protocol",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T00:49:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/eagles-injury-list-grows-cam-004930138.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Philadelphia Eagles are facing an increasingly alarming injury situation, particularly on their offensive line. Former center Cam Jurgens, who recently transitioned to left guard, self-reported concussion symptoms and is now in the concussion protocol, according to NFL insider Mike Garafolo. This development exacerbates an already concerning lack of depth at the position.\n\nJurgens took over for Landon Dickerson when the latter was placed on injured reserve after Week 1. However, Jurgens has struggled in his new role. Head coach Nick Sirianni affirmed on Monday that he is satisfied with Jurgens' performance. The Eagles' original offensive line consisted of Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen, and Lane Johnson.\n\nFor the Week 4 game against the Rams, the starting offensive line included Jordan Mailata, Cam Jurgens, Drew Kendall, Tyler Steen, and Markel Bell. Lane Johnson was absent due to personal matters, and Fred Johnson was inactive due to injury. Drew Kendall experienced medical difficulties during the game but eventually returned. There is a possibility that his condition is not entirely healthy.\n\nThe team's backup options currently consist of Willie Lampkin and Micah Morris. If Jurgens is unable to play and travel to London, the Eagles will have to rely on Lampkin or Morris to fill the gap on the offensive line.",
  "summary": "The Eagles have even more questions about the offensive line heading into their Week 5 game in London.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former center Cam Jurgens enters concussion protocol",
    "Struggles in left guard role, impacting offensive line depth",
    "Backup options limited to Willie Lampkin and Micah Morris"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Eagles' thin offensive line depth is now under greater strain, with Cam Jurgens' entry into concussion protocol potentially forcing the team to turn to inexperienced backups Willie Lampkin or Micah Morris.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Struggling Eagles starter could miss London game after suffering concussion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/struggling-eagles-starter-could-miss-london-game-after-suffering",
        "published": "2026-10-06T01:35:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}