The Philadelphia Eagles mean business this week ahead of their Wild Card matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Instead of holding a typical walkthrough to kick off the week, they will practice on Thursday. 

Ahead of practice, quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver DeVonta Smith provided brief injury updates. 

Hurts, who dislocated his finger last Sunday, told reporters "Everything is processing in the right way," and is expected to participate in Thursday's practice today in some capacity. 

Today will be the first time Hurts has thrown since the Eagles' season finale, he also noted.  

#Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has been walking around with his right hand in his Alabama shorts pocket. But should a glimpse of how the finger looks and how he throws during the brief period reporters will be at practice today. https://t.co/b4uUswFTl2

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) January 11, 2024

As for Smith, who is dealing with an ankle injury and missed Week 18's loss, assured reporters that he will play on Monday night. 

DeVonta Smith (ankle) said he is going to play on Monday night.

— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) January 11, 2024

While the Eagles are not in perfect health, it's good to know that they are trending in the right direction and the extra rest ahead of a Monday game should benefit them. 

Editor's note: This post will be updated with the Eagles' official injury report from Thursday once it's released this afternoon. 

*Updated

Hurts was spotted wearing a glove on his injured right hand, per NBC Sports' Dave Zangaro. 

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— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) January 11, 2024

Wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) was not seen at practice during the media portion.  

Zangaro adds that safety Reed Blankenship (groin) is also missing. 

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