Philadelphia, PA – August 11, 2025 — The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles were dealt a major scare Sunday night when their $84 million Pro Bowl guard was carted off the practice field following a leg injury suffered during a heated drill. Witnesses say the incident came after a late, hard collision from a rookie defender — the kind of hit that instantly quiets an entire facility.

The three-time Pro Bowler couldn’t put any weight on his leg, leaning heavily on trainers before being helped toward the cart. What had been a spirited evening session quickly shifted into concern, with teammates gathering in silence as the cart rolled away.

That guard was Landon Dickerson — the Eagles’ dominant left-side anchor and one of the most respected voices in the locker room. Since being drafted in 2021, he’s transformed Philadelphia’s offensive front into a unit capable of dictating games in the trenches.

“When you’ve got a teammate like Landon, you know what he means to this city and this team,” one Eagles lineman said afterward. “You hate to see him go down, but you also know he’s the kind of guy who will fight to get back.”

Dickerson’s journey in Philadelphia has been defined by resilience. Drafted despite two ACL tears in college, he quickly seized a starting job as a rookie and never looked back, earning Pro Bowl honors in each of his first three full seasons. His blocking was instrumental in Saquon Barkley’s record-breaking rushing campaign last year and the Eagles’ run to a Super Bowl LIX title.

In March 2024, the team rewarded him with a four-year, $84 million extension — $50 million guaranteed — cementing him as a franchise cornerstone through 2028. Known for his powerful run blocking and growing prowess in pass protection, he entered 2025 widely regarded as a first-time All-Pro candidate.

For head coach Nick Sirianni, the injury is a reminder of the razor-thin line every team walks in camp. Starters were held out of the preseason opener to avoid exactly this kind of scenario, but contact periods in practice remain a necessary part of preparation.

The Eagles have yet to release an official update on the severity of Dickerson’s injury, though early indications are that further tests are underway. With the season opener just weeks away, all of Philadelphia will be holding its breath.

Updates on Dickerson’s status will be closely watched across the league — because if the Eagles are to defend their crown, they’ll need their left guard at full strength. Stay tuned to ESPN!