Eagles Offensive Lineman Admits What's Apparent - He's Not 100 Percent
Landon Dickerson admitted he isn’t healthy, but everyone knew that. It was evident from the start of the season, when the Eagles left guard suited up just a few weeks after having a meniscus cleanup on his right knee.
That came on the heels of knee surgery not long after celebrating winning Super Bowl LIX. Then his back barked early in the season. Then, just when he was feeling better, the ankle twisted, forcing him to miss the first game against the New York Giants. Dickerson was hit with a double whammy on the team’s Wednesday practice report when he was listed as a limited participant because of his back and ankle injuries.
“It (stinks),” he said on Wednesday. “You start off the year having surgery, and you don’t get back to 100 percent. You try and go play, you’re getting messed up again. And you kind of get into a cycle of that. But yeah, it’s just football.”
Dickerson said he was playing at 70 to 75 percent healthy. Asked if he would say that 75 percent healthy is good, the lineman said, “Not necessarily.”
He had started feeling better when the Eagles played the Broncos, but then his ankle was injured, and that was why he missed the first game against New York, four days later.
“I had definitely started feeling better in that (Denver) game, then you end up having that, and you go back and do it all over again,” he said.
Dickerson is expected to play in the rematch against the Giants on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, and it’s not a matter of managing his way through the injuries.
“You don’t manage it better,” he said. “It’s football. After 13 surgeries, I’m not managing much.”
Brett Toth has been serving as Dickerson’s backup. He played against the Giants on Oct. 9. Toth, however, is also the backup center, apparently, after he entered the game against the Vikings last Sunday when Cam Jurgens suffered a knee injury.
Jurgens is trending toward not being ready to play on Sunday. He wasn’t seen at practice and was listed on the Eagles’ report as not practicing. Toth is a more natural left guard, so there is a chance that Dickerson could move to center with Toth stepping in for him at left guard.
“Kind of whatever they think the best option is,” said Dickerson when asked if he might slide to center on Sunday. “We always try to keep at least three guys who can play center on game day. So, I know Cam’s in that rotation, Brett, me. I know we got Drew Kendall. So, kind of wherever they think getting the best five guys out there is.”
Micah Parsons of Green Bay Packers: A Quiet Gesture that Speaks Volumes – Why His Act of Kindness on a Flight is Shaping His Legacy
Green Bay, WI — October 11, 2025
Parsons, who has quickly become one of the most dominant and respected linebackers in the NFL, was caught in a viral moment this week that has left fans and fellow athletes alike in awe. The incident occurred not on the football field, but rather aboard a commercial flight from Green Bay, where Parsons made a seemingly small but profoundly meaningful gesture that reminded everyone of what true leadership and character really look like.
A Quiet Act of Respect
According to multiple witnesses, just moments before takeoff, Parsons — dressed casually in a hoodie and baseball cap — was seated in first class when an elderly man in a U.S. veteran cap was escorted down the aisle. Without hesitation, Parsons stood up, offered his seat, and urged the veteran to take it. The veteran initially refused, but Parsons insisted with a smile and quietly moved to an economy seat without making a scene.
However, what came next made this moment even more special. After relocating to his new seat, Parsons didn’t seek attention or bask in any praise. Instead, he spent the next few minutes helping fellow passengers with their luggage, offering assistance to families, and even helping a mother calm her crying baby. According to flight attendants, Parsons “was just helping — quietly, gently, as if it was the most natural thing in the world.”
This modest act, captured by no cameras and recorded by no media outlets, was a reflection of Parsons’ personality both on and off the field — humble, genuine, and compassionate. “He wasn’t drawing attention to himself,” one witness noted. “He was just being a good person.”
A Ripple of Kindness: The Flight Cabin Responds
As Parsons continued his quiet service, passengers began to take notice. Within minutes, murmurs spread across the cabin, and then, a spontaneous show of admiration erupted. Fellow passengers started chanting his name: “Parsons! Parsons!” The reaction was overwhelming — applause, cheers, and even tears filled the plane as everyone realized the full extent of Parsons’ kindness.
What made this moment even more impactful was the deep connection it forged with those onboard. One passenger shared a poignant reflection, writing on social media, “No cameras. No PR stunt. Just pure class.”
This simple truth set social media ablaze, with fans across the world praising Parsons for showing the kind of leadership that cannot be measured in sacks or tackles for loss.
