Jalen Hurts says he's on track to start for the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday's NFC Championship against the Washington Commanders. The Eagles had a walkthrough on Wednesday, listing Hurts as a limited participant with a knee injury.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and cornerback Quinyon Mitchell are both expected to participate in Wednesday's walkthrough ahead of Sunday's NFC championship game against the Washington Commanders, head coach Nick Sirianni said. The Eagles are not required to release an injury report until after Wednesday's practice.
Defensive tackle DaRon Payne (knee/finger) also didn't practice along with linebacker Bobby Wagner (ankle). Tight end Zach Ertz (ribs) had a rest day, along with pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr. (non injury related).
What's the latest on Jalen Hurts' knee injury as Eagles begin practicing for their NFC Championship game against the Commanders
Despite concerns over Jalen Hurts' knee after Sunday's win, the Eagles plan to stick with their usual game plan against Washington in the NFC Championship.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ first step toward preparing to play the Washington Commanders in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game will be participating in Wednesday’s walkthrough.
The Washington Commanders will face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in the NFC championship game. This is the third meeting of the season between the longtime NFC East rivals, but it is also their first-ever meeting in the NFC title game.
If fans had been told that the Philadelphia Eagles would be playing the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship, the number of direct flights from PHL to New Orleans would have skyrocketed.
The Philadelphia Eagles are set for the NFC Championship game but could be dealing with injuries to both Jalen Hurts and Quinyon Mitchell.
Jalen Hurts hobbled back to the Philadelphia Eagles' huddle after his left knee was twisted on a sack, an injury that forced him after the drive to the sideline medical tent for a quick exam. Hurts got checked out — and backup Kenny Pickett started to warm up in case he was needed in the NFC divisional playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams.
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