Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Eagles received some positive news on the injury front ahead of their Monday night matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Quarterback Jalen Hurts, who has been dealing with a finger injury, participated fully in Friday’s practice after being limited the previous day. Hurts expressed optimism about the progress of his finger during a press conference and his upgraded participation level confirms this improvement.
According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Hurts took the majority of throws with the Eagles’ first-team offense during Friday’s practice. This further suggests that he is on track to start in Monday’s game against the Buccaneers. However, the status of wide receiver A.J. Brown remains uncertain as he missed Friday’s practice due to a knee injury. It remains to be seen whether Brown will be available for Monday’s game.
In addition to Brown, safeties Reed Blankenship and Sydney Brown also sat out of Friday’s practice due to a groin and knee injury, respectively. Their absence raises concerns about the depth and stability of the Eagles’ defense in the upcoming game. Receiver Britain Covey was limited in practice due to a groin injury.
On a positive note, other key players on the Eagles’ roster, such as receiver DeVonta Smith, cornerback Darius Slay, and running back D’Andre Swift, fully participated in Friday’s practice. Smith has been nursing an ankle injury, while Slay has been dealing with a knee issue. Swift, on the other hand, recovered from an illness.
With Hurts making progress in his recovery from a finger injury and several other players returning to full participation, the Eagles are hopeful for a strong showing against the Buccaneers on Monday night. However, the availability of A.J. Brown for the game remains uncertain, which could impact the team’s offensive capabilities. The Eagles’ defense is also facing challenges with the absence of safeties Reed Blankenship and Sydney Brown. Nevertheless, the team remains focused and determined to deliver a competitive performance against their formidable opponents.
In summary, quarterback Jalen Hurts showed positive signs of improvement in his recovery from a finger injury as he participated fully in Friday’s practice. The availability of wide receiver A.J. Brown for the upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers remains uncertain, while safeties Reed Blankenship and Sydney Brown were unable to practice due to their respective injuries. On a more positive note, other key players such as DeVonta Smith, Darius Slay, and D’Andre Swift were fully involved in Friday’s practice. The Eagles are hopeful that their recovering players will contribute to a strong performance against the Buccaneers on Monday night.