9 January 2025

the Philadelphia Eagles They have Super Bowl aspirations, but they'll likely need their quarterback to get there.

However, Birds fans collectively held their breath two weeks ago Jalen hurts He went down with a concussion.

The head injury caused Hurts to miss the final two games of the season. It's worth noting that the Eagles rested a lot of key players in the season finale against the New York Giants, but even if they hadn't, Hurts would have been shelved, as he is still in the concussion protocol.

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Jalen Hurts looks for the end zone

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts plays for the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

However, Feely received good news on Wednesday, as he took to the practice field for the first time since the injury.

Mischief is seen throwing and without a helmet; Therefore, he did not register the full participation, but at least it is a step forward ahead of the biggest game of the season.

The Eagles earned the No. 2 seed in the NFC, won the East and went 14-3 on the season. But it is certain that the confrontation between them is not easy.

Jalen Hurts looks on

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) stands on the field during warmups before the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. (Photos by Jeff Burke-Imagine)

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They will host Green Bay PackersThey are ranked seventh for the second year in a row. But that didn't stop them from beating the Cowboys in Dallas last year, and the 11-6 team this year has a lot more experience than in the past.

Philly won both of its games without Hurts this year, although in the game in which he was injured, they fell to the Washington Commanders.

More good news for the Birds is that their game doesn't start until Sunday, as there will be two games on Saturday. So, the “pain” will have one more day to be removed.

Jalen Hurts scrambles

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derek Hamilton)

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Hurts threw for 2,903 yards, the lowest since he became a full-time player in 2021. However, he did run for 14 touchdowns thanks to the always unstoppable Brotherly Shove. His five interceptions were also the lowest of his career.

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