If you need a DE down the stretch.. (1 Viewer)

[RavensUNFL]

Eagles DE Juqua Thomas:

Has formally been promoted to the starting lineup, ahead of Jevon Kearse.

The Birds will continue to rotate their five ends, but Thomas has outplayed Kearse and has more sacks despite being in a situational role the first nine games. Now, he'll be starting at left end opposite Trent Cole. Thomas is very undersized for the position at 6-2/250, but possesses more big play ability.

This is per RotoWorld.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Bear in mind that the "starter" term is thrown around loosely in Philly.

They often cycle players in an out of that line to keep everyone fresh, so while I think he will contribute nicely, don't expect him to be in there for >30 snaps.

 

[JaxBill]

Bear in mind that the "starter" term is thrown around loosely in Philly.

They often cycle players in an out of that line to keep everyone fresh, so while I think he will contribute nicely, don't expect him to be in there for >30 snaps.

True, but today's paper made it sound like Kearse wouldn't even dress on Sunday.

It appears as if Jevon Kearse's reduced playing time is about to be reduced even more.

All indications yesterday were that the Eagles' highest-paid defensive lineman will not play Sunday when the Eagles face the winless Miami Dolphins at Lincoln Financial Field.

Defensive coordinator Jim Johnson did not hesitate when asked who would start at left defensive end against the Dolphins.

"Juqua Thomas," he said.

Johnson gave a far less definitive answer when asked about Kearse's role for Sunday's game.

"I haven't decided that yet," he said.

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/200711...nch_Kearse.html