Eagles Activate Defensive Tackle Jordan Davis from Injured Reserve

As expected, the Eagles activated defensive tackle Jordan Davis from injured reserve on Saturday ahead of their Sunday matchup against the Tennessee Titans.

Philadelphia placed safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (lacerated kidney) on the IR to make room for Davis on the 53-man roster. The team also elevated LB Christian Elliss from the practice squad for the game.

Davis, the eagles first-round pick, has been sidelined since Week 8 when he left with a high-ankle sprain. He returned to practice this week and has been activated to play in the game on Sunday.

Davis had established himself as a key member of the Eagles defensive front before his injury. While Davis was out, Philadelphia added a pair of veterans, Linval Joseph and Ndamukong Suh to fill the void in the run defense.

Losing Gardner-Johnson is a huge loss to the defensie that is already playing without starting slot corner Avonte Maddox. The team is hopeful he can return after a four-game stay on the injured list and be ready for the playoffs.

In his place the team will turn to undrafted rookie free agent, Reed Blankenship.

Listen to the Eagles vs Titans on 97.3 ESPN South Jersey Official Eagles station with Merrill Reese and Mike Quick starting at noon, kickoff at 1 p.m.