December 3, 2008 As expected, Eagles guard Max Jean-Gilles was put on Injured Reserve with a broken leg, according to PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
Our View:Jean-Gilles was filling in for Shawn Andrews, and now Mike McGlynn will replace him.
November 28, 2008 The Eagles' website reports that guard Max Jean-Gilles, who suffered a fractured ankle late in the first half on Thursday, will need to have surgery and will be placed on injured reserve.
Our View:Coach Andy Reid called the injury "pretty serious." In Jean-Gilles' place, Nick Cole will start and rookie guard Mike McGlynn will be activated on gameday, while a move will be made on the 53-man roster to replace him.
November 27, 2008 Updating an earlier report, Max Jean-Gilles suffered a broken ankle when carted off the field in tonight's battle with the Cardinals, according to Scout.com.
Our View:The Eagles' depth at guard gets even thinner now, as Jean-Gilles has been filling in for the injured Shawn Andrews (back).
November 27, 2008 Max Jean-Gilles left Thursday's game against the Cardinals less than a minute before halftime with an apparent right leg injury, according to the live broadcast on the NFL Network.
Our View:This would be a tough loss for the Eagles as Jean-Gilles has been filling in for the injured Shawn Andrews (back) at guard. Jean-Gilles needed to be carted off the field.
September 1, 2008 The Eagles thought guard Max Jean-Gilles' knee injury suffered in the team's final preseason game could have been serious, but it appears it is just a sprained knee and he will be able to play Week 1, according to PhillyBurbs.com.
Our View:Jean-Gilles is the backup at both guard positions, so his health is an important piece of the offensive line should a starter go down.
