Jalen Hurts is about to take part within the Philadelphia Eagles’ apply on Wednesday for the primary time since struggling a concussion in Week 16.
Jeff McLane was first to report the information:
Jalen Hurts is slated to be at #Eagles apply at the moment, sources mentioned. A notable step ahead because the QB works his approach out of concussion protocol and prepares to begin in Sunday’s first spherical playoff sport vs. the Packers.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) January 8, 2025
Nick Sirianni then confirmed as a lot in his midday press convention. Right here’s a recap of all of the Hurts-related questions he confronted.
Q: Will Jalen be at apply?
SIRIANNI: “Yeah, he’ll be on the market at the moment. We’ll get you the harm report after apply, we’ll see the way it goes.”
Q: Are you apprehensive about rust?
SIRIANNI: “No. I feel I answered this to any person, I can’t bear in mind who, earlier this week. That is why you apply. That is why you undergo the method of practising and all of the issues that you simply do at apply to get on the identical web page and do every part there. We really feel like we apply at a really excessive depth degree. That is why you go on the market and do these issues.”
Q: Has the 2 weeks off additionally given his damaged finger an opportunity to heal?
“Yeah, he’s persevering with to get higher.”
Q: This time away, have you ever given him any form of challenge to sit up for with a future opponent?
“He’s at all times engaged on various things and getting himself able to play the opponent and self-scouting issues. He continually works at that.”
Q: Are there any restrictions on Jalen at the moment?
“We’ll provide you with a apply report whenever you get on the market.”
The guess right here is that Hurts will formally be listed beneath “restricted participation.” Assuming no setbacks, he’ll possible be upgraded to “full participation” on Thursday.
We’ll see for certain when the Eagles concern their apply report later at the moment.
For now, it’s good to know that Hurts can be taking part in some capability. All indicators proceed to level to him being accessible for the Eagles’ Wild Card playoff sport towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers.
