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The Philadelphia Eagles endured a crushing defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6. It was a poor display that will have plenty of Eagles fans talking about what positions need to be improved. One area they might need to look at is the defense as Nigel Bradham wasn't able to finish the game with an ankle injury.
The Eagles' official Twitter account confirmed the game-time injury. It's easy to say that Bradham's absence on the field added to the team's poor defensive performance.
Injury Update: LB Nigel Bradham (ankle) has been ruled out.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 13, 2019
The extent of the injury is still unknown, and only time will tell if he can make it back in time against the Dallas Cowboys. They'll likely have him go through more tests in the coming days to see whether he's recovered or not.
The 30-year-old linebacker has been an integral starter for the Eagles through the first third of the season. He's made 24 tackles and an interception that went for 22 yards. He has been a key component for the Eagles since 2016.
However, the linebacker position isn't the only post the team should be worrying about. Their horrible defeat against Minnesota also highlights the team's need for quality and depth at corner. The wildly inconsistent Kirk Cousins was able to throw for 333 yards and four TD's, marking a tough performance for the Eagles defense.
With the secondary looking as vulnerable as ever, Doug Pederson must make the necessary changes. They have Super Bowl aspirations, but they can kiss their hopes goodbye if their defense doesn't improve by the trade deadline.
