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The 2019 NFL Draft is merely days away so it’s that time of year where the rumors are really starting to heat up. Draft buzz should always be taken with a grain of salt but it’s still fun to discuss hypothetical situations. The latest draft rumor involving the Philadelphia Eagles comes from Bleacher Report’s Connor Rogers:The mention of both the Eagles and Colts is interesting because Brian Baldinger previously said he believes they’re very interested in selecting the same player. And it sounded like Baldy may have been referring to an interior defensive line prospect. Is Simmons that guy?Potentially adding more fuel to the fire is that ESPN’s Todd McShay has the Eagles taking Simmons at No. 25 overall in his latest mock draft. My thoughts on that possibility: I think Simmons is worth the risk for some team at some point in this year’s draft. I don’t think that he’s the right fit for the Eagles at No. 25 overall. Neither do a majority of fans here at Bleeding Green Nation:Perhaps the Eagles feel Simmons’ talent is worth the risk. We already saw how they were willing to be patient with Jones back in the 2017 NFL Draft.Or perhaps the Eagles want people to believe they’re interested in Simmons so another team jumps ahead of them to get him. Philly could be hoping another team picks Simmons so that one of their true targets has a better chance of falling to No. 25. A classic #smokescreen Brian Dawkins Jerseys 2019 , if you will.Eagles vs. Colts Final Injury Report: Alshon Jeffery and Corey Clement among players ruled questionable The Philadelphia Eagles released their third and final official injury report on Friday in advance of their Week 3 home game against the Indianapolis Colts.The following two Eagles players have been ruled out: Jay Ajayi and Darren Sproles. Neither running back participated in practice this week. Ajayi is dealing with a back injury he suffered in Week 2 while Sproles is still recovering from a hamstring injury that occurred during practice last week. With Ajayi and Sproles out, the Eagles’ backfield is down to just Corey Clement, Wendell Smallwood, and Josh Adams. Making matters worse for the Eagles is that Clement was added to the injury report on Friday with a quad issue. The good news is that the Inquirer is reporting Clement should be OK for Sunday’s game. Otherwise, being down to just Smallwood and Adams is really bad. In either case, I think it’s fair to expect the Eagles to throw the ball a lot on Sunday.Interestingly enough Youth Brian Westbrook Jerseys , Alshon Jeffery has not been ruled out for this week’s game; he’s questionable. It still doesn’t seem like he’s likely to play considering he was limited in practice all week and Doug Pederson said he still hasn’t been cleared for contact. But the fact he at least has a chance to play is encouraging and bodes well for his status moving forward. Assuming Jeffery CAN’T play, the Eagles will be down to just Nelson Agholor, Kamar Aiken, Shelton Gibson, and Jordan Matthews at wide receiver. In other words, the Eagles will be without three of their top four receivers. Not ideal!I found Pederson’s comment about JMatt on Friday kind of interesting:Not exactly effusive praise there.Moving on Youth Herman Edwards Jerseys , Jason Peters has also been ruled questionable to play. He was a full participant in Friday’s practice after being limited on Wednesday and Thursday. Both Pederson and then Peters himself have said he’s going to play this weekend. Hopefully he’ll be able to stay in the game unlike last week.Kamu Grugier-Hill is questionable to play after being added to the injury report on Friday. The Eagles’ special teams captain and weakside linebacker is dealing with a groin issue. Hopefully he’ll be ready. Last, but certainly not least, Carson Wentz was not listed on the report which means he’s officially good to go for Sunday. Great to know that No. 11 will be back under center on Sunday.PHILADELPHIA EAGLES INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)OUT RB Jay Ajayi (back)RB Darren Sproles (groin)QUESTIONABLEWR Alshon Jeffery (shoulder)OT Jason Peters (quad)LB Kamu Grugier-Hill (groin)RB Corey Clement (quad)...RESERVE/PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORMS Chris MaragosRESERVE/NON-FOOTBALL INJURYDT Timmy JerniganRESERVE/INJUREDCB Elie BoukaWR Mack HollinsCB D.J. KillingsTE Richard RodgersTE Gannon SinclairWR Mike WallaceOT Toby WeathersbyLB Paul WorrilowINDIANAPOLIS COLTS INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)The Colts officially ruled out four starters: left tackle Anthony Castonzo, tight end Jack Doyle, running back Marlon Mack, and defensive lineman Denico Autry. Hassan Ridgeway and Quincy Wilson were also ruled out. Wilson is a key role player for the Colts who has played 71.4% of the team’s snaps so far.Indy’s pass protection takes a hit with Castonzo and Doyle Wes Hopkins Jerseys Stitched , a blocking tight end who played 95% of the Colts’ offensive snaps through the first two weeks, both missing this game. The Eagles’ defensive line should have ample opportunities to win up front and create pressure on Andrew Luck with Le’Raven Clark and Joe Haeg starting at the offensive tackle positions. Starting safety Clayton Geathers is listed as questionable. He sat out on Wednesday and practiced in full on Thursday but ended up not practicing again on Friday. Weird week for him. Bad news for the Colts’ secondary if he can’t suit up.Wide receiver T.Y. Hilton returned to practice on Friday after sitting out on both Wednesday and Thursday. He’s not listed on the injury report so he’ll be playing, as expected.OUTDT Denico Autry (ankle)OT Anthony Castonzo (hamstring)TE Jack Doyle (hip)RB Marlon Mack (foot, hamstring)DT Hassan Ridgeway (calf)CB Quincy Wilson (concussion)QUESTIONABLES Clayton Geathers (knee, elbow)CB Chris Milton (concussion)...RESERVE/RETIREDOG Jack MewhortRESERVE/SUSPENDED BY COMMISSIONERRB Robert TurbinRESERVE/INJUREDWR Deon CainDT Johnathan CalvinS Chris CooperCB Robert JacksonQB Brad KaayaDL Tyquan LewisS Ronald MartinS Robenson TherezieTE Ross TravisOT J’Marcus WebbWR James Wright