Eagles

Ronald Darby Will Return To Practice This Week

By Bob Wankel

Published: Oct 19th, 2017 · 11:24 AM EDT

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The Eagles sit alone atop the NFC East, their quarterback is the Vegas-favorite to win MVP, and they play each of their next three games at Lincoln Financial Field where they’re 8-2 under Doug Pederson. Things couldn’t possibly get any better, right?

Ha!

#Eagles coach Doug Pederson tells reporters CB Ronald Darby (ankle) will practice this week. The goal had always been MNF vs. the #Skins.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 19, 2017

While it remains uncertain if Darby will take part in Monday night’s showdown against Washington, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson indicated this morning that Darby is doing “extremely well.” At the very least, the 23-year-old corner is nearing a return less than two months after his season appeared to be lost thanks to a gruesome dislocated ankle injury suffered in Week 1 at FedEx Field.

This is obviously great news for the Eagles. Rookie Rasul Douglas has been a solid replacement, but the return of Darby would be a big boost to a secondary that could use an injection of speed.

So, just to recap: The 5-1 Eagles are on the brink of putting a stranglehold on the NFC East, they’re a consensus top three team in football, and now they’re getting healthier. I’m all tingly inside.