Will Jordan Whittington Play vs. the Seahawks? Week 9 Injury Status & Updates

Who is Jordan Whittington?

Jordan Whittington is a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles. He was drafted by the Eagles in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Whittington played college football at Central Arkansas.

What is his injury status?

Whittington is currently dealing with a hamstring injury. He suffered the injury in Week 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Whittington did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, but he was a limited participant in practice on Friday.

Will he play vs. the Seahawks?

It is unclear if Whittington will play against the Seahawks. He is listed as questionable on the Eagles' injury report. Whittington's status will likely be a game-time decision.

What does this mean for the Eagles?

If Whittington is unable to play, the Eagles will be without one of their top wide receivers. Whittington has 21 receptions for 216 yards and two touchdowns this season.

The Eagles will likely turn to Quez Watkins and Jalen Reagor to fill Whittington's role. Watkins has 12 receptions for 216 yards and two touchdowns this season, while Reagor has 11 receptions for 130 yards.

What should fantasy football owners do?

If you have Whittington on your fantasy football team, you should consider benching him this week. He is unlikely to play, and even if he does, he may not be 100% healthy.

There are several other wide receivers who are worth considering as replacements for Whittington. Some good options include Christian Watson, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Allen Lazard.