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Eagles WR Jackson's back sidelines him again

BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson, who suffered a lower back strain in training camp drills Saturday, was again held out of practice Monday morning at Lehigh University.

Jackson last year became the first player in NFL history to make the Pro Bowl at two positions Ã¢â‚¬â€ť receiver and punt returner. Jackson also missed both sessions Sunday.

Two others starters, middle linebacker Stewart Bradley and cornerback Asante Samuel, were also held out of practice Monday morning because of hamstring spasms. Bradley hadn't practiced Sunday, either, and Samuel also left practice Sunday with his injury.

Reserve running back Mike Bell strained a hamstring Sunday and did not practice Monday morning.

In addition, tight end Brent Celek left practice early because of dehydration, and was given an IV. Backup tight end Martin Rucker was carted off with a hamstring injury.

Guard Max Jean-Gilles returned after leaving Sunday's practice early because of dehyrdration.

Also missing Monday morning were wide receiver Jordan Norwood (hamstring) and center A.Q. Shipley (ankle).

The Eagles had placed starting guard Todd Herremans (foot), starting center Jamaal Jackson (knee) and reserve defensive end Victor Abiamiri (knee) on the physically unable to perform list at the beginning of camp.