UPDATE: Josh Sweat has returned against the Rams.

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Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat appeared to suffer a lower-body injury during the third quarter against the Rams. Sweat walked to the medical tent under his own power and stayed on the sidelines after his evaluation.

If Sweat’s injury is significant, it could negatively impact Philadelphia’s No. 1 NFL defense.

The Eagles placed edge rusher Bryce Huff on injured reserve this week, leaving them with four healthy pass rushers. Sweat has been the Eagles’ most consistent pass rusher this season, collecting five sacks in 11 weeks. He finished with his sixth sack this season when he brought down Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford in the second quarter.

With Sweat out, the Eagles will rely on Brandon Graham, Nolan Smith and rookie Jalyx Hunt to come after Stafford. Late in the second quarter, Graham sacked Stafford on third-and-9.

Graham now ranks third all-time in Eagles history with 76.5 sacks, behind only Reggie White (124 sacks) and Trent Cole (85.5 sacks). After a slow start to his career, he has become one of the franchise’s most iconic figures.

Now the Eagles are hoping Smith can have a similar career. After a tough rookie season, Smith has played better this season, finishing with 3.5 sacks and 24 tackles ahead of Sunday’s game. Hunt, whom the Eagles drafted in the third round of the 2024 draft, will need to make a bigger impact with Huff out and Sweat potentially sidelined.