Friday Injury Report: Eagles Players Ready for Sunday’s Wild Card Game
Quarterback Jalen Hurts has officially been cleared from concussion protocol and is set to play this Sunday, according to Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni. Hurts (concussion/left finger) participated fully in practice for the second consecutive day after being listed as limited on Wednesday.
"He has passed through the protocol and had a strong week of practice," Sirianni confirmed. "It's been a great week for him."
Hurts expressed confidence in his readiness, saying, "I feel ready to go. It's been a great week being around the guys."
Wide receiver A.J. Brown, who missed Thursday’s practice due to a knee issue (rest), was back to full participation on Friday. After practice, Brown was upbeat and optimistic, stating, "We going," while at his locker.
He continued, "At the end of the season, everyone’s a little banged up. But I’m ready to give it my all on Sunday. We’re playing at home in the first round against a tough opponent, and these are the games you live for. Our locker room is excited—we’ve been here before, and we know what it takes."
Fellow wide receiver DeVonta Smith, who was held out of practice on Friday for rest (back), is not expected to miss Sunday’s game and has no injury designation.
On the injury front, guard Trevor Keegan (illness) and defensive tackle Byron Young (hamstring) are officially ruled out for Sunday’s game. Young was activated to the 21-day practice window earlier this week. No other Eagles players are listed with an injury designation.
In a notable roster move, offensive lineman Jack Driscoll (ankle) was placed on Injured Reserve on Friday, and the team signed Brett Toth, an offensive tackle/guard, to the active roster.
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ribs) was the only player limited on Friday’s injury report.
Players Who Did Not Participate
- G Trevor Keegan (Illness – OUT)
- WR DeVonta Smith (Rest – No Injury Designation)
Limited Participation
- QB Kenny Pickett (Ribs)
Full Participation
- TE Grant Calcaterra (Shoulder)
- LB Nakobe Dean (Abdomen)
- TE Dallas Goedert (Knee)
- DE Bryce Huff (Wrist)
- QB Jalen Hurts (Concussion/Left Finger)
- T Lane Johnson (Rest)
- RB Will Shipley (Concussion)
- DT Byron Young (Hamstring – OUT)
Thursday Injury Report Recap
Jalen Hurts made significant progress in his recovery, participating fully in Thursday’s practice. This was his first practice since returning from a concussion suffered in the December 22 game against Washington. However, Hurts must still receive clearance from an independent neurologist before playing on Sunday in the Wild Card Round against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field.
Top receiver A.J. Brown did not participate Thursday due to knee discomfort, though the team has opted to rest him for the day. He had been limited the previous day.
Rookie guard Trevor Keegan (illness) missed practice for the second consecutive day. Tackle Lane Johnson was limited in practice after taking a rest day on Thursday. Additionally, offensive lineman Jack Driscoll, who was added to the injury report Thursday with an ankle injury, was also a limited participant.
Other players who were limited on Thursday include quarterback Kenny Pickett (ribs) and running back Will Shipley (ankle).
Players Who Did Not Participate
- WR A.J. Brown (Knee/Rest)
- G Trevor Keegan (Illness)
Limited Participation
- OL Jack Driscoll (Ankle)
- T Lane Johnson (Rest)
- QB Kenny Pickett (Ribs)
- RB Will Shipley (Ankle)
Full Participation
- TE Grant Calcaterra (Shoulder)
- LB Nakobe Dean (Abdomen)
- TE Dallas Goedert (Knee)
- DE Bryce Huff (Wrist)
- QB Jalen Hurts (Concussion/Left Finger)
- DT Byron Young (Hamstring)
Packers' Injury Report: Quarterback Jordan Love Ready for Sunday
The Green Bay Packers did not release their full Thursday injury report, but head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that starting quarterback Jordan Love, who had been dealing with right elbow soreness, participated fully in Thursday’s practice. LaFleur mentioned, "He looked fine, he looked good."
Backup quarterback Malik Willis, recovering from a finger injury suffered in Sunday's game against the Bears, also participated fully.
The only other significant change on Thursday for the Packers was defensive tackle T.J. Slaton, who was limited with an ankle injury after missing practice on Wednesday.
Players Who Did Not Participate
- S Zayne Anderson (Concussion)
- WR Christian Watson (Knee)
Limited Participation
- S Javon Bullard (Ankle)
- LB Edgerrin Cooper (Illness/Knee)
- DL Brenton Cox Jr. (Foot)
- T Andre Dillard (Concussion)
- DL T.J. Slaton (Ankle)
- LB Quay Walker (Ankle)
- S Evan Williams (Quadriceps)
Full Participation
- WR Romeo Doubs (Illness)
- QB Jordan Love (Right Elbow)
- QB Malik Willis (Right Thumb)
With key players like Hurts and Brown back to full participation, both teams appear ready for a high-stakes Wild Card showdown. The game promises to be an exciting contest as both teams look to advance in the postseason.
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