Haason Reddick is operating his long ago from thumb surgical operation that stored him out via coaching camp and the preseason. Reddick isn’t apprehensive in regards to the long-term results of the thumb, anticipating to play games when the Eagles face the Pristine England Patriots on September 10. 

“We’re gonna see,” Reddick mentioned to journalists Monday. “We’ll take some live reps soon. So we’ll see.” 

Reddick injured the ligament in his thumb right through the Eagles’ first joint observe with the Cleveland Browns on August 17, but met with journalists nearest the consultation so the trauma didn’t seem to be a bulky trade in. 

“I messed up the hand during practice. It wasn’t bad, that’s why I was able to finish practice,” Reddick mentioned. “We just want to get it looked at because of the swelling that was around it. That’s when we figured it was better to go get surgery now, get it stable for the season. That way I can get back for Week 1.” 

Reddick goes to play games with one thing over the thumb all through the generation, but the trauma shouldn’t impact his play games. Throughout his fix, Reddick has been working and conserving his frame conditioned, however has ignored a couple of weeks of having able for the grind of an NFL season. 

“I’ll wear something over it to protect it during game time,” Reddick mentioned. “We’ll have some different options and see what works best. That’s what I’ll do for the season. 

“I believe like I’m in climate bodily. It’s simply moving to be about adapting now. Like I mentioned, it’s now not that bulky of a subject. To me, it’s a thumb. You recognize, wrap it up and get again in the market. Advance play games ball.” 

Reddick’s first generation with the Eagles used to be one of the most largest seasons for a move rusher in franchise historical past. He completed connect for 2d within the NFL with 16.5 sacks (with Myles Garrett). His 26 quarterback hits have been 8th within the NFL, and he completed connect for tenth in pressures with 68, occasion additionally having a career-high 15.9% force price. 

Hoping the thumb trauma isn’t a bulky trade in, Reddick is banking at the trauma doesn’t impact his recreation. 

“I’m just glad it wasn’t something serious,” Reddick mentioned. “I ain’t down about it. Not sad about it. What happened, happened. I’m going to adapt, move forward, and put my best ball on tape.”