Eagles RB Sanders, DE Barnett out vs. Washington

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders and defensive end Derek Barnett have been ruled out of Sunday's season opener against the host Washington Football Team. He has 67 tackles and 14 sacks in 35 career games since being selected by Philadelphia with the 14th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. On Saturday, the Eagles elevated defensive tackle T.Y. McGill and guard Sua Opeta from the practice squad.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders and defensive end Derek Barnett have been ruled out of Sunday's season opener against the host Washington Football Team. Sanders was listed as questionable and will not make the trip for the Eagles, who will need to rely on running backs Boston Scott and Corey Clement in his absence.

Barnett, who is also nursing a hamstring injury, joins wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (foot) and defensive tackle Javon Hargraves (pectoral/hamstring) as being ruled out for the opener. The Eagles parted with Sanders' primary competition for carries last season, Jordan Howard, who was acquired by the Miami Dolphins.

Sanders, 23, rushed for 818 yards and three touchdowns and added 50 receptions for 509 yards and three more scores in 16 games last season. The Eagles selected the Penn State product in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Barnett, 24, recorded 30 tackles and 6.5 sacks in 14 games last season. He has 67 tackles and 14 sacks in 35 career games since being selected by Philadelphia with the 14th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft.

On Saturday, the Eagles elevated defensive tackle T.Y. McGill and guard Sua Opeta from the practice squad. --Field Level Media

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