Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Kiko Alonso is expected to return to the field this Sunday against the Cowboys, according to NFL reporter Ian Rapoport. While the Eagles are getting good news, Colts star receiver T.Y. Hilton missed practice with a foot sprain both Wednesday and Thursday and is reportedly in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos, according to Stephen Holder of the Indy Star.
Hilton was still wearing a boot on Thursday afternoon, and it seems unlikely that the Colts top receiver will be able to go this weekend. Hilton reportedly had an MRI this week to check on his foot, but no information has been revealed as to the extent of the injury. The Colts' leading receiver has 38 receptions this season for 621 yards with three touchdowns. The Colts are likely hoping their talented receiver can return to the field Sunday, as they play the NFL's top defense in Denver.
The Colts fired offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton this week and will need to get their offense going this weekend. Hilton is expected to be a game time decision Sunday, but expect Donte Moncrief, Andre Johnson and Coby Fleener to step up if Hilton can't play. While Hilton's status for this weekend remains unclear, Eagles linebacker Alonso is expected to be on the field this Sunday.
The Eagles have a huge NFC East matchup against the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday and will look for their star linebacker to make an immediate impact in his return. Alonso has been out since week two with a knee injury and is excited to return this weekend. "It's important," said Alonso, via ESPN. "When you miss time, it's never fun. You just want to get back out there."
Alonso injured the same knee in 2014, and he had to sit out the entire 2014 season with a torn ACL. In Alonso's only full 16-game season since being drafted in 2013, he recorded 159 tackles, two sacks and four interceptions. In only two games this season, Alonso has seven tackles and an interception, and he will look to add to those numbers Sunday. The Eagles are battling for their division, and the return of Alonso is likely only a good sign for a strong defense.
