Burks (groin) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants and is expected to play. Burks has yet to play a single snap on defense this season but is a special-teams stalwart for the Eagles, logging 96 snaps across five appearances. Burks has yet to record any stats from scrimmage in 2024.
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Team
Philadelphia Eagles
Birthdate
3/21/1995 (29)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'3", 233 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 3; Pk (GB)
Birthplace
Fairfax Station, VA, USA
Position
LB
College
Vanderbilt
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Philadelphia Eagles
2024-Present
(1 season)
San Francisco 49ers
2022-2024
(2 seasons)
Green Bay Packers
2018-2022
(4 seasons)
Burks (groin) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants and is expected to play. Burks has yet to play a single snap on defense this season but is a special-teams stalwart for the Eagles, logging 96 snaps across five appearances. Burks has yet to record any stats from scrimmage in 2024.
Burks (knee) participated at practice Saturday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Burks was out for most of training camp as he dealt with a knee injury, but it now looks like he's close to being back in playing shape as the regular season approaches. Barring injuries, he figures to play only a minor role in Philadelphia's defense in 2024.
Burks (knee) missed his third straight practice Monday, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports. Burks inked a one-year deal worth up to $2.5 million with the Eagles earlier in the offseason, and he now appears to be dealing with a knee injury that's sidelined him as of late. The Vanderbilt product appeared in 15 games (five starts) with the 49ers in 2023, recording 46 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, while also intercepting one pass. Once Burks returns to full health, he's expected to compete for a rotational role in the Eagles' linebacker corps.
Burks signed a one-year contract worth up to $2.5 million with Philadelphia on Saturday, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. Burks saw the most defensive work of his career with San Francisco last season, tallying 308 defensive snaps and accumulating a career-best 46 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over 15 regular-season games. He also continued to play on special teams, which had been his primary role in the NFL prior to last year. Burks will likely provide depth at linebacker for Philadelphia in the coming campaign while adding value as a core special-teamer.