Mailata has a tough task Sunday when the Eagles (1-2-1) visit Pittsburgh. The Steelers (3-0) have T.J. Watt and Bud Dupree rushing off the edge. The two linebackers have combined for six of the team’s 15 sacks.
The Eagles are down another starter for their game on Sunday night against the 49ers, as they placed starting left tackle Jason Peters on the injured reserve, meaning he will miss at least three weeks with a toe injury.