Eagles’ QB Jalenhurts, who sustained a shoulder injury, is back in practice. Status vs. Saints remains unknown
Jalen Hurts Is back in the practice of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Hurts practiced on Thursday for the first time since his throwing shoulder injury against the Philadelphia Eagles. Chicago Bears December 18. He didn’t participate in everything, but the progress was a good sign for the Eagles with the playoffs just weeks away.
It’s still unclear if Hurts will play on Sunday when the Eagles host the New Orleans Saints. Philadelphia’s win would seal the NFC East championship and the No. The No. 1 seed in the conference is awarded with a bye to the first round in the playoffs.
Head coach Nick Sirianni stated Wednesday that Hurts was progressing and that he would continue to be monitored throughout the week. . “Does this man have a chance?” He does, because his body knows how to heal. He’s a freak. We’ll watch and see what happens over the next week.”
Hurts is believed have inflicted a shoulder injury in the third quarter against the Bears during Week 15, following Chicago’s defensive end Trevis Gipson He was tackled right to the throwing shoulder.
Hurts finished out the game, but he didn’t play last week against the Dallas Cowboys. Backup Gardner Minshew He was replaced by him and he went 24-of-40 for 355 yard with two touchdowns, two interceptions and a loss.
If Hurts can’t go on Sunday, Minshew will start again against the Saints. The Eagles will end their season against Giants in January.
While Hurts is having an MVP-caliber season — he has 3,472 yards and 22 touchdowns while completing better than 67% of his passes — there’s no need to rush him back if he’s not totally healthy. Minshew has proven to be a solid defensive option for Philadelphia, which has secured a postseason spot.