UPDATE: Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni clarifies Britain Covey's injury

After what was previously described as "torn ligaments", Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni clarified that Britain Covey only sprained his thumb in their preseason matchup against the New York Jets.

After an initial scare where Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey claimed to have "torn ligaments" in his right thumb, Philadelphia Head Coach Nick Sirianni added clarification to the receivers injury by stating that it was only a sprain. He also teased the rookie for his incorrect medical diagnosis. 

“(Britain Covey) said torn ligaments, and that’s not what it is...I’ll tell him to keep his doctor opinions (to himself),” Sirianni said.

Update on Britain Covey.

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni clarified that Covey only sprained his thumb after Covey himself said it was torn ligaments.

Here he can be seen fielding punts in todays practice. https://t.co/UpMaU7gt30

— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) August 15, 2022

While limited in Sunday's practice, Covey was also seen fielding punts which bodes well for the talented rookie as he tries to secure a roster spot before the season begins. 

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