Eagles lose Jason Peters, Jordan Hicks for the season

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In this Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, file photo, trainers take a look at Philadelphia Eagles middle linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Philadelphia. Eagles coach Doug Pederson says nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters and starting linebacker Jordan Hicks will miss the rest of the season after being injured in Monday's 34-24 win over Washington. Photo: Associated Press/Matt Rourke

ROB MAADDI, AP Pro Football Writer

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eagles coach and former Ferndale High School star quarterback Doug Pederson says nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters and starting linebacker Jordan Hicks will miss the rest of the season after being injured in Monday’s 34-24 win over Washington.

Peters tore his right ACL and MCL and Hicks ruptured his right Achilles tendon. Those are two big losses for the NFL-leading Eagles (6-1).

Halapoulivaati Vaitai takes Peters’ spot. Najee Goode and Joe Walker filled in for Hicks against the Redskins.

Peters has anchored Philadelphia’s offensive line for a decade. He’s a team leader and teammates showed their respect by surrounding the cart before it took him off the field.

Hicks is a top playmaker on defense. He has seven interceptions and five fumble recoveries in 31 games.

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