Week 1 snap rate leaders - ROOKIE TEs 66% - Nate Boerkircher (JAX) (a bit inflated by blowout) 54% - Eli Raridon (NE) 41% - Kenyon Sadiq (NYJ) 33% - Matthew Hibner (BAL) 28% - Will Kacmarek (MIA) 11% - Marlin Klein (HOU) 8% - Josh Cuevas (BAL) Inactive - Max Klare (LAR), Justin Joly (MIA), Tanner Koziol (JAX), Joe Royer (CLE) Placed on IR right before the season started - Eli Stowers

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NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stowers was placed on injured reserve in Week 1, putting the Eagles' 2026 draft class rookie on the backburner early in the season.

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NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Eli Stowers was placed on injured reserve in Week 1, effectively putting the rookie on the backburner to start the season.

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NegativeInjurySep 13, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Eli Stowers is not listed on the Eagles' inactives list for Week 1 because he was placed on injured reserve.

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NegativeInjurySep 13, 2026Hogs Haven

Placed on Injured Reserve for Week 1 with quadriceps and hamstring injuries; will miss the Eagles' season opener against the Commanders.

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NegativeInjurySep 13, 2026Hogs Haven

Rookie TE placed on Injured Reserve with quadriceps and hamstring injuries, making him ineligible to return to the active roster until after Week 4. Despite telling reporters on Friday he expected to play, Stowers was widely expected to be inactive as the fourth TE on the depth chart anyway. He struggled to make an impact in training camp and preseason and lacks special teams background.

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NegativeInjurySep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Second-round pick placed on injured reserve Saturday due to hamstring and quad injuries; earliest return is Week 5, meaning he will miss the regular season opener against the Commanders.

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NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Even if healthy, Stowers was widely expected to be inactive for Week 1 as the fourth tight end on the depth chart. The IR placement allows him to avoid being a healthy scratch, which would have been an unflattering outcome for a second-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stowers was the fourth tight end on the Eagles' depth chart behind Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt, and E.J. Jenkins. He struggled to make an impact on offense in training camp and preseason games and lacks special teams value with only six total ST snaps over five years of college football, whereas Jenkins offers special teams contributions.

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NegativeInjurySep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stowers was placed on injured reserve with hamstring and quadriceps injuries, making him ineligible to return until after Week 4. He was limited in practice all week with a hamstring issue, downgraded from questionable to out on Saturday despite telling reporters Friday he expected to play.

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NegativeInjurySep 12, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Rookie tight end placed on injured reserve with hamstring and quadriceps injuries; ineligible to return until after Week 4. Stowers was limited in practice all week with hamstring concerns, downgraded to out on Saturday with both injuries listed. The source notes the timing is curious given Stowers told reporters Friday he expected to play, but he was widely expected to be inactive as the fourth tight end on the depth chart anyway. Stowers struggled to make an impact in training camp and preseason and lacks special teams background (six total snaps over five college seasons), making the IR placement a way to avoid a healthy scratch despite being a second-round 2026 pick.

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NegativeInjurySep 12, 2026Hogs Haven

Rookie tight end downgraded to out for the season opener due to quadriceps and hamstring injuries; placed on the Injured Reserve List before the game against Washington.

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NegativeInjurySep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie tight end downgraded to out for the Eagles' season opener due to quadriceps and hamstring injuries; placed on injured reserve list.

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NegativeNewsSep 12, 2026SleeperNFL

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Eagles Rookie TE Eli Stowers is OUT for Week 1.

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NegativeInjurySep 12, 2026Underdog NFL

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Eli Stowers (quad, hamstring) placed on IR; will miss at least 4 games.

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NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Despite being drafted as a developmental prospect at No. 54 overall, Stowers had a difficult training camp and preseason, struggling and barely flashing all summer before the hamstring injury in preseason further derailed his early development.

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NegativeInjurySep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Eagles placed second-round pick Eli Stowers (No. 54 overall) on Injured Reserve with quadriceps strain and hamstring injuries suffered in preseason; digital imaging revealed the quad strain will require several weeks of rehab, forcing him to miss a minimum of four games before eligibility to return. Stowers was a limited practice participant all week and reported discomfort in his leg before the quad strain was discovered.

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NegativeInjurySep 12, 2026Hogs Haven

Rookie tight end questionable for Week 1 with a hamstring injury.

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NegativeInjurySep 12, 2026Hogs Haven

Rookie tight end Stowers is questionable for Week 1 with a hamstring injury, creating uncertainty around his availability for the season opener.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Underdog NFL

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Week 1 Injury Report TB: LB Christian Rozeboom - Questionable WR Jalen McMillan - Doubtful RB Sean Tucker - Doubtful T Justin Skule - Doubtful CIN: DE Shemar Stewart - Doubtful NO: RB Alvin Kamara - "Ready to go" RB Audric Estime - Out TE Oscar Delp - Out EDGE Cameron Jordan - Out DET: DB Christian Izien - Questionable NYJ: RB Kene Nwangwu - Doubtful DB D'Angelo Ponds - Doubtful WR Tim Patrick - Out EDGE Joseph Ossai - Out TEN: LB Cedric Gray - Out BAL: WR Devontez Walker - Questionable LB Te...

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed QUESTIONABLE with hamstring issue after being limited all week in practice. Despite telling reporters he'll play, injury report status suggests otherwise. Even if healthy enough to play, he may be a healthy scratch as the Eagles' fourth tight end.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Ruled QUESTIONABLE with hamstring injury; limited in practice all week; told reporters he'll play, but injury report suggests otherwise; even if healthy enough to play, may be a healthy scratch as the Eagles' fourth tight end.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Second-round pick Eli Stowers is questionable to play for Week 1 due to a hamstring injury.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 11, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Stowers has struggled in his transition to the NFL and is currently buried on the Eagles' depth chart as likely the fourth tight end. The source expresses concern about coaching staff trust and notes that Stowers must prove himself on every snap—both on offense and special teams—if he dresses for Week 1, with his path to playing time and fantasy relevance unclear.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Eagles tight end Eli Stowers was limited for the second consecutive day with a hamstring injury. Even if medically cleared by Sunday, the source assesses that the rookie is probably going to be a healthy scratch as the Eagles' fourth tight end, meaning his availability status is unlikely to matter for fantasy purposes.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Eagles tight end Eli Stowers was limited for the second consecutive day with a hamstring injury. The source notes that even if medically cleared by Sunday, the rookie is likely to be a healthy scratch as the Eagles' fourth tight end, making his injury status largely irrelevant to fantasy purposes.

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NegativeInjurySep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stowers was listed under limited participation in Eagles practice, indicating he is managing some level of injury or conditioning concern heading into the Week 1 opener.

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NegativeInjurySep 10, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Eli Stowers was listed under LIMITED PARTICIPATION in Eagles practice, indicating ongoing injury management ahead of Week 1.

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NegativeInjurySep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie tight end Eli Stowers was limited in practice due to a hamstring injury.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 9, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

The 2026 second-round pick tight end missed some time late in training camp due to a hamstring injury and has returned to practice. However, he figures to be a healthy scratch on game day as the fourth tight end behind Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt, and E.J. Jenkins, limiting his fantasy relevance despite his draft capital.

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NegativeInjurySep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stowers missed time late in training camp due to a hamstring injury and is listed as limited participation on Wednesday's injury report. As the 2026 second-round pick, he might very well be a healthy scratch on game day anyway, sitting behind Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt, and E.J. Jenkins at tight end.

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PositiveDepth ChartSep 9, 2026Ryan Heath

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PositiveInjurySep 9, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Rookie Eli Stowers returned to practice in limited capacity after hamstring injury during training camp, signaling progress toward availability.

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NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The second-round rookie tight end doesn't appear ready to contribute, raising concerns about depth at the position behind Dallas Goedert.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 8, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Listed third at tight end on the Eagles' Week 1 depth chart; however, the source projects that E.J. Jenkins seems more likely to be active on game day than Stowers.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed third at tight end on the Eagles' depth chart; however, the source indicates E.J. Jenkins 'seems more likely to be active' than Stowers, suggesting Stowers may be inactive for Week 1.

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