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Eagles' Joshua Weru steals roster spot vs. Patriots; QB Andy Dalton's job is in jeopardy

The Philadelphia Eagles lost 24-21 to the New England Patriots in a preseason game marked by a scary injury to running back Ja'Quinden Jackson. Despite the loss, several Eagles stood out, including Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Will Shipley, and Darius Cooper, while backup quarterback Andy Dalton struggled.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 23, 2026 Published 2d ago

Eagles Fall to Patriots in Preseason Finale but Find Reasons for Optimism

The Philadelphia Eagles closed out their preseason with a 24-21 loss to the New England Patriots on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium, but the game offered more than just a final score. The most concerning moment came early when Eagles running back Ja'Quinden Jackson was injured on the opening kickoff and taken to a hospital in an ambulance. The Eagles announced that Jackson had strength and movement in his extremities and was being evaluated further.

Game Highlights

Patriots backup quarterback Tommy DeVito played the first half, completing 8 of 15 passes for 151 yards and adding 44 rushing yards. He connected with wide receiver Kyle Williams on a 69-yard touchdown pass. Lan Larison also scored on a 2-yard run for New England.

The Eagles' third-string quarterback, Tanner McKee, threw two touchdown passes, including a go-ahead 20-yard strike to Carson Steele with 3:39 remaining. Patriots third-stringer Behren Morton responded by leading a 73-yard drive, capped by a 37-yard touchdown pass to Nick DeGennaro with 57 seconds left, sealing the win for New England.

Eagles' Standouts

Despite the loss, several Eagles players delivered encouraging performances. Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. made his case for more playing time by sacking DeVito in the first quarter. Running back Will Shipley was a force, finishing with 56 rushing yards and a touchdown, including a 1-yard scoring run set up by backup quarterback Andy Dalton's completions to Darius Cooper.

Cooper himself had a solid night, hauling in three passes for 44 yards, including a 25-yard catch-and-run that broke a tackle attempt by Patriots linebacker Chad Muma. Defensive tackle Ty Robinson also impressed, recording two sacks, two tackles for loss, and three quarterback hits.

Injury and Other Notes

Jackson's injury occurred on the opening kickoff after he tackled New England's Lan Larison. The team reported that he had strength and movement in his extremities and was transported to a hospital for further evaluation.

Projected starters for both teams sat out after participating in two days of joint practices earlier in the week. Backup quarterback Andy Dalton struggled, completing just 3 of 10 passes for 44 yards and nearly throwing two interceptions, including an overthrow of rookie tight end Eli Stowers.

Other notable moments included a 20-yard touchdown catch by Carson Steele, a 69-yard touchdown by Kyle Williams, and a 37-yard game-winner by Nick DeGennaro. Defensive back Kelee Ringo was called for illegal contact and also dropped an interception, while Shaun Wade forced a fumble but was flagged for pass interference on the final drive.

How each outlet told it

nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC

Framing: Highlights Eagles' Joshua Weru stealing a roster spot and suggests Andy Dalton's backup job is in jeopardy — Analytical and team-focused, with a critical edge toward Dalton ('dreadful') and optimistic about young players

Facts Included:

Eagles lost 24-21 to Patriots on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium
Trotter sacked quarterback Tommy DeVito in first quarter
Will Shipley had 56 rushing yards and a touchdown
Darius Cooper had 3 catches for 44 yards, including a 25-yard run through Chad Muma's tackle
Ty Robinson recorded 2 sacks, 2 tackles for loss, and 3 quarterback hits
Carson Steele caught a 20-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter
Joshua Weru sacked Dametrious Crownover in the third quarter
Andy Dalton completed 3 of 10 attempts for 44 yards, nearly threw two interceptions, overthrew Eli Stowers
Tanner McKee went 16 of 22 for 173 yards and 2 touchdowns
Dalton acquired from Carolina Panthers in March for a seventh-round pick
Kyle Williams beat Ambry Thomas for a 69-yard touchdown
Kelee Ringo called for illegal contact and dropped an interception
Mac McWilliams suffered an injury and left the game
Shaun Wade forced a fumble but was called for pass interference on final drive
Nick DeGennaro beat Isaiah Bolden for a 37-yard game-winning touchdown with 57 seconds left

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SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC

Framing: Highlights Tommy DeVito's 69-yard TD pass and the Patriots' win, omitting Eagles' individual standouts — Neutral and factual, with a solemn note on the injury

Facts Included:

Patriots beat Eagles 24-21 in a preseason game
Tommy DeVito threw a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams
Eagles running back Ja'Quinden Jackson was injured on the opening kickoff and taken to a hospital in an ambulance
Eagles announced Jackson had strength and movement in his extremities
Tanner McKee threw two touchdown passes, including a go-ahead 20-yard toss to Carson Steele
Behren Morton led a 73-yard drive, capped by a 37-yard TD pass to Nick DeGennaro
DeVito went 8 of 15 for 151 yards and ran for 44 yards
Larison had a 2-yard TD run
Andy Dalton went 3 of 10 for 44 yards in three series
Dalton connected on passes of 25 and 13 yards to Darius Cooper leading to a 1-yard TD run by Will Shipley
Projected starters for both teams sat out after joint practices

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe Philadelphia Eagles lost 24-21 to the New England Patriots on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium in a preseason game.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC, SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe game between the Eagles and Patriots was a preseason game.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC, nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC
ClaimJeremiah Trotter Jr. sacked quarterback Tommy DeVito in the first quarter.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC
ClaimWill Shipley finished the game with 56 rushing yards and a touchdown.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC
ClaimWill Shipley scored on a 1-yard touchdown run.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimDarius Cooper finished with 3 catches for 44 yards.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC, SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimDarius Cooper ran through Patriots linebacker Chad Muma's tackle attempt and picked up 25 yards down the right sideline.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC
ClaimTy Robinson recorded 2 sacks, 2 tackles for loss, and 3 quarterback hits against the Patriots.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC
ClaimCarson Steele caught a 20-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC, SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimJoshua Weru sacked Patriots sixth-round pick Dametrious Crownover in the third quarter.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC
ClaimAndy Dalton completed 3 of 10 attempts for 44 yards.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC, SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimAndy Dalton nearly threw two interceptions during the second quarter.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC
ClaimAndy Dalton overthrew rookie tight end Eli Stowers on what could have been a big gain.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC
ClaimTanner McKee went 16 of 22 for 173 yards and 2 touchdowns.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC
ClaimAndy Dalton was acquired from the Carolina Panthers in March for a seventh-round pick.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC
ClaimPatriots wide receiver Kyle Williams beat Eagles cornerback Ambry Thomas for a 69-yard touchdown.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC, SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimKelee Ringo was called for illegal contact in the second quarter and dropped an interception.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC
ClaimMac McWilliams suffered an injury and left the game.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC
ClaimShaun Wade forced a fumble in the fourth quarter but was called for pass interference on the final drive.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC
ClaimPatriots wide receiver Nick DeGennaro beat Eagles cornerback Isaiah Bolden for a 37-yard, game-winning touchdown with 57 seconds left in the game.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC, SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimEagles running back Ja'Quinden Jackson was injured on the opening kickoff after tackling New England's Lan Larison and was taken to a hospital in an ambulance.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe Eagles announced that Ja'Quinden Jackson had strength and movement in his extremities and had been taken to a hospital for further evaluation.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimProjected starters for both the Eagles and Patriots sat out after participating in two days of joint practices earlier in the week.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimTommy DeVito went 8 of 15 for 151 yards and also ran for 44 yards.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimTommy DeVito threw a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC, nj.com as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC
ClaimLan Larison had a 2-yard touchdown run.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimTanner McKee threw two touchdown passes, including a go-ahead 20-yard toss to Carson Steele with 3:39 to play.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimBehren Morton led a 73-yard drive, capped by a 37-yard touchdown pass to Nick DeGennaro.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimAndy Dalton connected on passes of 25 and 13 yards to Darius Cooper that led to a 1-yard touchdown run by Will Shipley.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via SFGATE as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: nj.com, SFGATE 29 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-23