Eagles injury report: Ryan Mathews out, Sam Bradford probable

The Philadelphia Eagles have released their final injury report in preparation of a Week 13 game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Nine players are ruled probable, two players are listed as questionable and one player is ruled out.

Starting quarterback Sam Bradford appears ready to make his first start in three weeks. Bradford was a full participant in practice throughout the week after suffering a concussion and a separated shoulder against the Miami Dolphins in Week 10. With Bradford ruled probable, Mark Sanchez will likely be the backup.

Running back Ryan Mathews, who is also recovering from a concussion suffered against the Dolphins, will be ruled out for a third game in a row. Mathews hasn't practiced since the injury, as he is still in the league's concussion protocol. DeMarco Murray will get the majority of carries yet again.

Starting left tackle Jason Peters is ruled questionable. He rolled his ankle in the early part of the Eagles loss to the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. He practiced in full during the entire week.

Starting defensive end Cedric Thornton is also ruled questionable with due to an injured ankle. He was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday. If Thornton doesn't play, Taylor Hart and Brandon Bair will be asked to step up.

Starting tight end Zach Ertz is probable to play after missing a game due to a concussion suffered against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11. He practiced in full during throughout the week.

Offensive linemen Lane Johnson (shoulder), Jason Kelce (knee) and Dennis Kelly (ankle) are all ruled probable to play.

Wide receivers Nelson Agholor (hip), Josh Huff (concussion) and Seyi Ajirotutu (calf) are all ruled probable as well.

Starting safety Walter Thurmond (hamstring/calf) is also ruled probable.

Michael Malia is a contributing intern for Eagledelphia. Follow him on Facebook (Michael Malia) or Twitter @Michael_Malia.

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