Corey Clement RB FA Mon 8/20/18 12:59 PM
Corey Clement
RB FA
Clement (lower body) is considered day-to-day, with the expectation of ramping up his practice workload next week, Graham Foley of the Eagles' official website reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clement and WR Nelson Agholor are in similar situations, dealing with unspecified lower body injuries that likely will hold them out for the rest of the preseason. Coach Doug Pederson hasn't sounded too concerned about either player's Week 1 availability, but Pederson did provide a hint that Clement and Agholor will be absent or limited at practice all week. Neither has much to prove in terms of role, with Clement locked in as the No. 2 rusher in what figures to be a three-headed backfield with Jay Ajayi and Darren Sproles.
Corey Clement RB FA Thu 8/16/18 5:24 PM
Corey Clement
RB FA
Clement (undisclosed) won't suit up for Thursday's preseason contest in New England, Derrick Gunn of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clement has been a non-participant at practice since the Eagles' exhibition opener last Thursday due to a lower-body injury. Neither the running back nor anyone in the organization have clarified the nature of the issue, but coach Doug Pederson has said Clement will be available by Week 1, according to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Joining Clement on the sideline Thursday will be Darren Sproles, per Gunn, leaving plenty of touches for the likes of Wendell Smallwood and Matt Jones once Jay Ajayi vacates the backfield.
Corey Clement RB FA Tue 8/14/18 11:59 AM
Corey Clement
RB FA
Clement is dealing with an unspecified lower body injury and should be ready for Week 1, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clement has been held out of practice the past five days after taking five carries for 30 yards in last week's preseason opener versus the Steelers. He'll presumably miss Thursday's exhibition in New England, but Eagles coach Doug Pederson doesn't sound too worried about Clement's availability for the regular season. The second-year pro is expected to work in a backfield committee with Jay Ajayi and Darren Sproles, running behind one of the best offensive lines in the leagues.
Corey Clement RB FA Tue 8/14/18 10:29 AM
Corey Clement
RB FA
Clement (undisclosed) isn't practicing Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clement's absence from a fourth straight practice all but ensures he'll miss Thursday's preseason game in New England. He had five carries for 30 yards in last week's preseason opener against the Steelers, showing why he's one of the more valuable backup running backs in the league. Of course, it also doesn't hurt that starter Jay Ajayi has a worrisome medical history, along with a multi-year track record of struggling as a pass catcher and pass blocker. Prior to Clement's current unspecified injury, both he and Ajayi had been healthy throughout all of the offseason program and training camp.
Corey Clement RB FA Mon 8/13/18 10:02 AM
Corey Clement
RB FA
Clement (undisclosed) isn't practicing Monday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Held out for a third straight day, Clement is in danger of missing Thursday's preseason game against the Patriots. He had five carries for 30 yards and two catches for two yards in the preseason opener against Pittsburgh, showing that he hasn't lost a step after an impressive rookie season. Jay Ajayi is locked in as the starting running back, but Clement and Darren Sproles also figure to have important roles. Much of Clement's fantasy appeal comes from the possibility of what he could do if Ajayi were to miss time with an injury.
Corey Clement RB FA Sun 8/12/18 10:09 AM
Corey Clement
RB FA
Clement (undisclosed) remained on the sidelines for Sunday's practice, Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clement also sat out Saturday's practice, so it appears as though he may have picked up an injury in the team's preseason opener. According to Zach Berman of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Clement was wearing a sleeve on his right leg, which suggests that could be the location of the injury. That said, the Eagles haven't commented on it and it's unclear when he's expected back at practice, so it's simply a situation to keep an eye on for now.
Corey Clement RB FA Sat 8/11/18 11:25 AM
Corey Clement
RB FA
Clemen will not participate in Saturday's practice session, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clement may have been dinged up in the process of totaling 32 yards in Thursday's preseason opener, though the team will likely provide a more detailed account of his absence from the session afterward. With the second-year back on more stable footing in terms of a 53-man roster spot than he was as an undrafted rookie last season, Clement has less incentive to rush back to the field if he's dealing with an issue this preseason.
Corey Clement RB FA Fri 8/10/18 9:44 PM
Corey Clement
RB FA
Clement gained 30 yards on five rushing attempts and caught both of his targets for a total of two yards in Thursday's 31-14 loss to Pittsburgh.
EDGE Analysis
Clement showed why he has a firm spot in the Philadelphia backfield when he rushed for at least five yards on each of his first four carries and also showed his pass-catching chops. The former undrafted rookie emerged late last season and in the playoffs and is in line for a possible breakout this year behind Jay Ajayi.
Corey Clement RB FA Fri 6/22/18 2:52 PM
Corey Clement
RB FA
Clement expects a larger workload this season, though he acknowledged there's a lot of competition in the Philadelphia backfield, Paul Domowitch of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clement caught on with the Eagles as an undrafted rookie last year and ended up with a surprising role as the team's third-down back late in the season, highlighted by four catches for 100 yards and a score in the Super Bowl. He only caught 29 passes in 39 college games while playing at around 225-230 pounds, but he developed a new skill set after losing 10-15 pounds last offseason. While he may cede the third-down role to Darren Sproles (knee, arm), the 23-year-old has a strong case to handle some of LeGarrette Blount's vacated rushing workload, after taking 74 carries for 321 yards (4.3 YPC) and four TDs as a rookie. Jay Ajayi is a superior athlete and thus figures to fill the lead role, but he has a history of issues with his right knee and hasn't done much as a pass catcher in the NFL. Between the concerns surrounding Ajayi and those surrounding Sproles' rehab and age (35), it won't be at all surprising if Clement sees a large increase from last year's regular-season total of 84 touches.
Corey Clement RB FA Mon 2/5/18 12:02 AM
Corey Clement
RB FA
Clement rushed just three times for eight yards but hauled in four of five targets for a team-high 100 yards and a touchdown during the Eagles' 41-33 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl LII on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie more than made up for his minimal role in the ground game with an outstanding effort through the air, a performance he punctuated with an acrobatic 22-yard touchdown reception with 7:18 remaining in the third quarter. It appeared that Clement may have not had full control of the ball at the time that each of his feet landed inbounds, but the call ultimately survived replay review. The former Wisconsin Badger put together a respectable first season that included a combined 444 rushing and receiving yards and six total touchdowns, and his performance Sunday could serve as a springboard to a bigger role in 2018, particularly if the team opts to not bring free-agent-to-be LeGarrette Blount back into the fold.