Hurts was a full participant in practice Thursday, with the Eagles gaining key assets just before the playoffs begin.
The Philadelphia Eagles had Jalen Hurts back on a football field for the first time in 17 days Wednesday, as the quarterback practiced with the team in a limited capacity. Hurts was listed as a full participant in practice Thursday,
In addition to Brown, the Eagles' injury report had another notable player on it as right tackle Lane Johnson was listed as limited due to rest. The other limited players included backup QB Kenny Pickett (ribs), RB Will Shipley (ankle) and reserve OL Jack Driscoll (ankle).
PHILADELPHIA — Despite Saquon Barkley’s historic 2,000-yard rushing campaign, and despite having the best defense in the league in most major categories, the Eagles’ postseason hopes hang on the health of quarterback Jalen Hurts.
On his first day back at practice, Jalen Hurts wore short sleeves. A wise guy would say, well, he’s still concussed. Doesn’t he know the wind chi
The Eagles have already beaten the Packers once this season and they're clearly the favorites in this game. Also, if momentum between the regular season and the playoffs means anything, the Packers couldn't be coming in to this Wild Card matchup on a worse note.
With the Eagles waiving backup quarterback Ian Book and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore saying he talked to Hurts about the Packers game plan, it appears Hurts could soon return to action.
Hurts has been out since suffering a concussion on Dec. 22, but could be trending towards a return on Sunday for the playoffs.
Despite Brown's absence, he's trending toward playing in Sunday’s playoff opener against the Green Bay Packers. So is Hurts, who still needs to clear concussion protocol.
The Green Bay Packers are in the NFL playoffs for a second straight year, and they will face a tall task when they begin their postseason with a road game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles went 14-3 during the regular season,
PHILADELPHIA − Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts went through another practice Thursday, another indication that he could be cleared out of the NFL's concussion protocol in time to play in the team's playoff game Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.