Eagles QB Jalen Hurts pops up on final injury report vs. Seahawks
The (10-3) Philadelphia Eagles held their final practice ahead of their Week 15 matchup against the (6-7) Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. Starting quarterback Jalen Hurts was a surprise addition to the Eagles' injury report. Hurts did not participate in Friday's practice due to an illness, however, he is still expected to play on Monday, […]
The (10-3) Philadelphia Eagles held their final practice ahead of their Week 15 matchup against the (6-7) Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football.
Starting quarterback Jalen Hurts was a surprise addition to the Eagles' injury report. Hurts did not participate in Friday's practice due to an illness, however, he is still expected to play on Monday, per NBC Sports' Dave Zangaro.
Below is the Eagles' latest injury report from Saturday's practice:
| Player | Injury | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LB Zach Cunningham | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
G/C Cam Jurgens | Pectoral | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
CB Darius Slay | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
QB Jalen Hurts | Illness | – | – | DNP | – |
DE Josh Sweat | Personal | – | – | DNP | – |
S Reed Blankenship | Concussion | LP | FP | FP | – |
KEY: DNP = Did not participate | LP = Limited participation | FP = Full participation | NIR = Not injury related
Injury report observations:
- Quarterback Jalen Hurts (illness) missed his first practice of the season.
- Defensive end Josh Sweat had a personal matter to tend to and will play on Monday.
- Cornerback Darius Slay (knee) underwent knee surgery earlier in the week and will miss Monday night. He is expected to return before the end of the regular season.
- Linebacker Zach Cunningham will also be unavailable on Monday, which means more work for veteran Shaquille Leonard.
- Right guard Cam Jurgens (pectoral) is another starter who will be sidelined on Monday. Backup guard Sua Opeta will step up in his place.
- Safety Reed Blankenship has been cleared from concussion protocol and will play on Monday night.
- Cornerback Avonte Maddox (pectoral) is still on Injured Reserve, however, he was spotted working out on the side during Thursday's practice. He could make his return in time for playoffs.
