The Philadelphia Eagles will travel to London for Sunday's matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars without five players, the team announced. Running back Saquon Barkley, receiver DeVonta Smith, center Drew Kendall, safety Marcus Epps and receiver Hollywood Brown have all been ruled out for the game.
The absences represent a significant blow to the Eagles' offensive and defensive depth. Barkley and Smith are among the team's most prominent skill-position players, while Kendall was slated to step in as the new starting center. Epps contributes at safety, and Brown adds another option at receiver.
The game is scheduled for Sunday in London, where the Jaguars will host the Eagles as part of the NFL's international series. The team has not yet announced corresponding roster moves or practice-squad elevations to address the vacancies.
Further details on the players' statuses and the team's preparations for the overseas trip were reported by Tim McManus of ESPN.
