Caleb Sturgis Injury: Updates on Eagles Kicker’s Concussion and Return

August 18, 2016   ·   Joe Pantorno   ·   Jump to comments

The Philadelphia Eagles announced kicker Caleb Sturgis suffered a concussion prior to Thursday night's preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He will not play in the contest.
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Pregame Warm-Ups Sideline Sturgis Thursday, Aug. 18 According to Dave Spadaro of the team's official website, Sturgis wasn't wearing a helmet while warming up on the field and was hit on the head by a punt.
The team has not revealed the severity of the concussion or a timetable for his return.
Sturgis, who is preparing for his fourth season in the NFL and his second with the Eagles, has experienced a rocky start to his career.
Following his first two seasons, the Miami Dolphins cut Sturgis after he missed 16 field goals in 32 games, recording a mediocre 77.5 field-goal percentage.
Last season with the Eagles, he improved to 18-of-22 (81.8 percent) but still found himself on the hot seat at times.
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