Report: Ronald Darby Dislocates Right Ankle
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Oh no.
Eagles starting cornerback Ronald Darby suffered a scary looking non-contact injury of the second quarter of the season opening game in Washington D.C. against the Redskins.
Ronald Darby's ankle does not look good here. pic.twitter.com/1alkJV6hEq
— Dan Levy (@DanLevyThinks) September 10, 2017
CB Ronald Darby is down on the play. #Eagles teammates show support as he is carted towards the locker room.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 10, 2017
After the game, Ian Rapoport reported that Darby has suffered a dislocated ankle. Dr. David J. Chao on Twitter said if Darby can avoid surgery, he should be able to return during the season.
#Darby @Eagles better case scenario.
— David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) September 10, 2017
Sounds like subtalar ankle dislocation
If so, no surgery, mid season return.https://t.co/wz6BDDU3Hs https://t.co/6I9nb8bHC2
Darby, 23, was acquired in August by the Eagles in trade with the Buffalo Bills for WR Jordan Matthews and a future third round pick. Darby was the Eagles' No. 1 cornerback, a position where they are very thin.
Patrick Robinson replaced Darby in the Eagles' 30-17 win on Sunday.