Foles expected to start for Vick at Cleveland

Rookie Nick Foles continues his climb up the quarterback depth chart of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Head coach Andy Reid said Foles would start if Michael Vick (ribs) doesn't play in Friday's preseason game at Cleveland. Reid said Vick wasn't likely to play as he recovers from bruised ribs.

However, Reid said the team is not concerned Vick won't be ready for the regular-season opener.

Foles' preseason passer rating is 118.4. He's 24 of 38 with 361 yards and four touchdowns. The third-round pick (88th overall) hopped injured Mike Kafka (fractured hand) on the depth chart and is ahead of veteran Trent Edwards.

In Monday's win over the Patriots, Foles was 18 of 28 for 217 yards and two touchdowns. Reid was complimentary of his effort and said film review affirmed his assessment from the sideline.

Vick won't likely play again this preseason. In four series, he's suffered two injuries -- bruised thumb, ribs -- and went 4 of 7 for 11 yards. He also had one rushing attempt for five yards.

Reid said Kafka could possibly return Aug. 30 for the preseason finale against the Jets.