The Philadelphia Eagles faced a setback in their wild-card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as veteran wide receiver Julio Jones suffered a concussion in the first half, ruling him out for the remainder of the game. This injury further depleted the Eagles’ receiving corps, already missing A.J. Brown.

Julio Jones, 34, sustained the concussion after a hard hit during a 14-yard catch, managing to hold on to the football. With Jones and Brown out, the Eagles were left with only four receivers: DeVonta Smith, Quez Watkins, Olamide Zaccheaus, and Britain Covey. Smith had an impressive first half, racking up four catches for 111 yards.

Jones, the NFL’s active leader in receiving yards, had been a valuable addition to the Eagles’ roster, contributing 11 catches for 74 yards and 3 touchdowns in 11 regular-season games. His absence in the remainder of the game would likely place increased reliance on Watkins, who had a notable performance in a recent game.

This injury comes as a blow to the Eagles as they strive to secure a victory in the playoffs. The team will need to adapt and make strategic adjustments to compensate for the absence of Jones in their offensive lineup.