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LeSean McCoy misses another practice, but will play

Posted by Mike Florio on November 8, 2012, 8:51 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles running back McCoy reacts during first quarter against the New Orleans Saints in their NFL football game in New Orlean

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The best offensive weapon in the Eagles’ arsenal has an illness. And it has kept running back LeSean McCoy from practicing each of the last two days.

McCoy missed practice again on Thursday. A source with knowledge of the situation has confirmed the various reports that McCoy will nevertheless play on Sunday, when the Eagles host the Cowboys.

Receiver Mardy Gilyard (hamstring) and running back Chris Polk (toe) have been scratched for the game, and guard Danny Watkins (ankle) didn’t practice on Thursday.

Full participants on Thursday wer esafety Nate Allen (hamstring), receiver Jason Avant (back), cornerback Brandon Boykin (toe), linebacker Akeem Jordan (groin), guard Evan Mathis (knee), and safety David Sims (foot).

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3 Responses to “LeSean McCoy misses another practice, but will play”

graver757 says: Nov 8, 2012 9:17 PM

Whats it matter??? We dont use him anyway! I dont understand the Eagles have one of the best running backs but dont use him….oh unless its 3rd and 34!!
bdawks20 says: Nov 8, 2012 11:31 PM

I honestly have no idea how McCoy can do anything behind that O-line
dallascowboysdishingthereal says: Nov 9, 2012 12:17 PM

It’s the Cowboys, McCoy will play no matter how bad he feels. One of the best RBs in the NFL IMO.

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LeSean McCoy misses another practice, but will play