Nolan Carroll (broken ankle) has been placed on season-ending injured reserve, ESPN's Adam Caplan reports.

Carroll (broken ankle) has been placed on season-ending injured reserve, ESPN's Adam Caplan reports.

Analysis:

Already coming unglued, the Philadelphia defense will lose arguably its most consistent cornerback. On the bright side, rookie second-round draft pick Eric Rowe should now have the opportunity to play nearly every defensive snap. Carroll, who can hit free agency this offseason, should have enough time to recover before training camp.