Eagles activate Landon Dickerson as 2-4 Philadelphia hosts 2-4 Dallas tonight

The Philadelphia Eagles activated guard Landon Dickerson and tight ends Grant Calcaterra and Eli Stowers from injured reserve Monday ahead of tonight's game against the Dallas Cowboys, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and The Athletic's Zach Berman. Kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field is 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC.

Berman also reported that the Eagles elevated running back Elijah Mitchell and outside linebacker Keyshawn James-Newby from the practice squad. Mitchell's call-up matters because the backfield is thin. Saquon Barkley is listed as questionable with the hamstring injury that has cost him more than two games, and NFL Network's Mike Garafolo said Monday morning that Barkley is trending in the right direction. His backups, Will Shipley and Tank Bigsby, have also been hurt, and Carson Steele hurt his shoulder last week, according to the Associated Press.

Both teams are 2-4. Philadelphia has lost four straight for the first time since 2020 and has scored 58 points across those losses. Tanner McKee makes his second start since Jalen Hurts went on injured reserve with blood clots, and this time he has had a full week of first-team work. The Eagles list receiver DeVonta Smith, edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. and cornerback Michael Carter II as out on ESPN's injury report.

Dallas has lost two straight and scored 29 points combined in those games. The Cowboys rank 30th in defense under first-year coordinator Christian Parker, and Jerry Jones said last week he doesn't expect more coaching changes after adding Mike Pettine. Dallas is without returner KaVontae Turpin, linebacker Dee Winters and tackle Drew Shelton.

Dak Prescott has 1,639 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and five interceptions. Javonte Williams has seven rushing touchdowns and CeeDee Lamb has 577 receiving yards.

The Cowboys are favored by 4 in the AP's line and 4.5 at DraftKings, with a total of 43.5. Dallas won the last meeting 24-21 on Nov. 23, 2025.

What to watch: The New York Giants lead the NFC East at 3-2-1, so tonight's winner climbs to 3-4 and stays in range. Philadelphia plays at Washington next Sunday night.