The Eagles could get one of their Pro Bowl defensive players back on the field for Sunday's nationally televised matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

Defensive tackle Jalen Carter returned to practice for the first time since the November 28 game against the Chicago Bears. He's missed the past three games with injuries to both shoulders. Despite the layoff, the Pro Bowl starter was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

The Eagles will be off on Thursday for the Christmas holiday, so the injury report will be an estimation. The team reconvenes at the NovaCare Complex for a final practice on Friday before Saturday's departure to Buffalo.

Tackle Lane Johnson suffered a foot injury in the November 16 win over the Detroit Lions that has caused him to miss the past five contests. He has yet to return to practice, not participating on Wednesday.

Linebacker Nakobe Dean exited Saturday's win over the Commanders with a hamstring injury. He did not practice on Wednesday. Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio said on Tuesday that Dean is "iffy for this week."

If Dean is unable to play, Jihaad Campbell would start alongside Pro Bowl linebacker Zack Baun.

"He did fine," Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio said of the first-round pick's development. "Obviously, when we had to move him to OLB there when we ran out of guys for a few weeks, it kind of slowed his development or progress as an ILB. It'd be good to get him back there and focused on that."

Wide receiver A.J. Brown did not practice on Wednesday after having a procedure on his wisdom teeth.

Guard Landon Dickerson missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness.

Tight end Cameron Latu missed the Commanders game with a stinger. He was a full participant on Wednesday.

Eagles Injury Report

Did Not Participate
WR A.J. Brown (Teeth)
LB Nakobe Dean (Hamstring)
G Landon Dickerson (Illness)
T Lane Johnson (Foot)

Full Participation
LB Zack Baun (Hand)
LB Jihaad Campbell (Back/Ankle)
DT Jalen Carter (Shoulders)
T Fred Johnson (Calf)
TE Cameron Latu (Stinger)
WR DeVonta Smith (Illness)
T Cameron Williams (Shoulder)

QB Josh Allen limited, but 'will be playing' Sunday

Bills quarterback Josh Allen finished Sunday's win over the Browns with a foot injury. The Bills held a walkthrough on Wednesday, but if it was a full practice, the reigning league MVP would have been limited.

Allen addressed reporters on Tuesday and admitted that the foot is sore, but "it feels good. Ready to go." When directly asked if he's playing Sunday against the Eagles, Allen confidently said, "Yes, I will be playing."

Allen had an X-ray on the foot at halftime of Sunday's game, but did not miss any snaps.

Seven Bills would not have practiced on Wednesday. Buffalo shifted its schedule, so the Bills will not practice on Thursday, so the report will be an estimation as well.

It remains to be seen whether Allen will have two of his top targets at tight end as both Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox would not have practiced on Wednesday due to knee injuries.

Starting defensive tackle DaQuan Jones has been battling a calf injury. He would not have practiced on Wednesday.

Defensive end Joey Bosa (hamstring) and safety Jordan Poyer (ankle) also would have been sidelined on Wednesday.

Bills Injury Report

Did Not Participate
DE Joey Bosa (Hamstring)
DT DaQuan Jones (Calf)
TE Dalton Kincaid (Knee)
TE Dawson Knox (Knee)
DT Jordan Phillips (Ankle)
S Jordan Poyer (Hamstring)
K Matt Prater (Right Quad)

Limited Participation
QB Josh Allen (Foot)
CB Taron Johnson (Quad)
DB Cam Lewis (Hamstring)
LB Shaq Thompson (Neck)

Full Participation
S Cole Bishop (Ribs)
RB Ray Davis (Knee)

*The Bills conducted a walkthrough on Wednesday, so the injury report is an estimation.