Philadelphia Eagles rookie safety Andrew Mukuba suffered an ankle fracture that will require surgery, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Monday.

Mukuba suffered the injury during Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys , and it will be determined during surgery whether there is potential for him to return this season.

Selected in the second round of this year's draft, Mukuba has appeared in the Eagles' first 11 games, making 10 starts. He has two interceptions, three passes defended and 46 tackles, included two for loss.

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni didn't confirm the nature of Mukuba's injury Monday but did acknowledge the standout rookie will miss some time.

"Yeah, you guys saw the report. He'll be out for some time, for a little bit. I'll never put a timetable on a guy. We'll

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