Eagles grounded before takeoff! Buckle up, Philly fans— Week 1 just threw us a curveball. As Philadelphia gears up for their epic clash with the Packers in São Paulo, Brazil, the team’s official X handle dropped some injury news that’s sure to shake stuff up.

So here’s the scoop: Devin White’s ruled out. Yep, the linebacker’s out for the opener, sidelined by an ankle injury that’s kept him from traveling with the team. White’s been a crucial piece since his $4M offseason signing, but now it’s Nakobe Dean’s turn to step up. Dean’s been making waves in camp, and it’s showtime under the big lights.

But it ain’t all doom and gloom. WR AJ Brown and CB Isaiah Rodgers are cleared for takeoff! Despite the “rest” and “hand” tags, these two are ready to bring the heat in the international opener. Rodgers wrapped up camp as the first-team corner opposite Darius Slay, but with new DC Vic Fangio hinting that Quinyon Mitchell‘s ready for full snaps in Week 1, we might see Mitchell start outside in base, then slide to the slot in nickel while Rodgers takes the boundary.

The Eagles will need to adjust on the fly, but with Dean stepping up and Brown and Rodgers ready to roll, they’re still in for a high-flying start. White’s injury, though? Not a surprise—he’s had his share of bumps and bruises since his Bucs days. But he’s made it clear: his commitment to the team is rock solid.

Devin White sets the record straight against the Packers: Foot pain and team loyalty

Devin White didn’t ditch his team—no matter what the rumor mill’s been spewing. Last year, the Buccaneers’ LB had to set the record straight after he was benched during a Sunday’s must-win against the Packers. The buzz? Maybe he bailed on his team. But White said, “Not so fast.”

“I’ve been seeing a lot of stuff saying that I quit on my team,” White shot back. “I don’t understand how I could do that when it was a personal decision—like for me and Coach [Todd] Bowles—to sit down and rest to be able to help my team.” With nagging foot issues sidelining him for two games already, the 26-year-old was cleared to play but knew he wasn’t at his best. “If you can’t be yourself, then you can’t really go out there and help your team,” he explained, letting us in on his thinking.

Coach Todd Bowles had his guy’s back, confirming that White was “feeling a bit of discomfort” and decided to sit this one out. “When he got to the stadium, he found out he was inactive,” the Bucs’ HC added. The linebacker’s break gave K.J. Britt a shot to shine—and White was all for it, giving Britt props and saying he’s cool with sharing snaps if it helps the team.

Devin White’s dealing with ankle issues this year, but if his past is any indicator, he’ll be back in action soon enough. Stay tuned—White’s comeback story is far from over!