The Philadelphia Eagles have elevated fullback Khari Blasingame and linebacker Nick Morrow for the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders, mirroring their prior elevation for the Divisional Round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Blasingame contributed on special teams, logging 15 snaps, while Morrow participated in 18 special teams snaps and recorded two tackles. Morrow's recent signing to the practice squad came after the Eagles lost middle linebacker Nakobe Dean to a season-ending injury. Morrow previously started 11 games this season before joining the Eagles.
In addition, the Eagles have returned edge rusher KJ Henry to their practice squad, releasing veteran offensive lineman Cam Erving, who was signed as a precaution due to center Cam Jurgens' back injury. If Jurgens had been unable to play, Landon Dickerson would shift to center, with Tyler Steen stepping into the left guard position. Meanwhile, the Commanders face a notable setback with Daron Payne's absence due to a knee injury and a broken finger, which will impact their defensive front against the Eagles' strong running game led by Saquon Barkley.