Eagles guard Landon Dickerson to undergo knee procedure

Philadelphia weighs guard depth as Dickerson moves toward return from knee procedure ahead of the season.

Eagles guard Landon Dickerson to undergo minor knee procedure

Philadelphia Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson will undergo a minor knee procedure after a meniscus injury from Sunday practice. League sources say the three-time Pro Bowler is listed week to week with a target of being ready for the September 4 home opener against the Dallas Cowboys. The scene at Lincoln Financial Field showed the tension as Dickerson was helped off and carted inside. The Eagles are in joint practices with the Cleveland Browns this week.

Dickerson has a history of playing through pain including in last season part of the Super Bowl plan. He also suffered a season ending knee injury at Alabama that affected his pre draft process and early time with the Eagles. The team is weighing guard depth with Tyler Steen moving into his first year as full time starter at right guard, while Matt Pryor provides depth with 25 career starts at right guard but has not started at left guard. Brett Toth has been the backup this summer, and Trevor Keegan adds depth practicing at guard and center. There is also talk of Kenyon Green, a 2022 first round pick, if injuries limit the current group.

The injury tests the Eagles guard depth and the balance between keeping the same unit intact and using young players. Steen enters his first year as a full time starter at right guard, Pryor brings starting experience but not at left guard, Toth offers versatility, and Keegan has shown potential as a mid round addition. The possible addition of Green signals a willingness to reform the line if needed and to guard against a slow return for Dickerson.

This episode underscores how NFL teams manage through injuries. A small procedure can ripple through practice plans, game preparation, and the early schedule. The coming weeks will show how the Eagles protect the run game and adapt their blocking scheme to different guards.

Highlights

Guard depth will stay in focus as the roster shifts toward the start of the season