While the Eagles upgraded quarterback Jalen Hurts to a full participant, wide receiver A.J. Brown missed practice.
Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown was absent from Thursday's practice as he manages a knee injury that the team does not believe will keep him out of Sunday's playoff game against the Packers.
Meanwhile, starting quarterback Jalen Hurts (concussion/left finger) practice as a full participant for the first time in two weeks. The Eagles have not officially announced that
Heading into Sunday's playoff matchup against the Packers, Eagles WR AJ Brown's knee injury held him out of Thursday's practice.
Eagles star receiver A.J. Brown (knee/rest) did not participate in Thursday’s practice at Lincoln Financial Field a day after leaving practice early. But the Eagles are expecting Brown to play against the Packers on Sunday.
The Philadelphia Eagles are facing their first postseason test on Sunday afternoon, when they take on the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field. News has been swirling across media cycles concerning the availability of Eagles’ quarterback,
Brown (knee/rest) wasn't spotted during the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
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).
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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was listed as a full participant in Thursday's practice, but A.J. Brown missed it with a knee injury.
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.