Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was not on the team's injury report Friday and said that his left knee is "progressing" as he prepares to play in Sunday's NFC championship game against the Washington Commanders.
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles did just enough to get past the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, battling through the snow to win 28-22 and punch their ticket to the NFC championship. Hurts was solid throughout the game, and started off the scoring for the Eagles with an impressive 44-yard touchdown run on the opening drive.
"I'm expecting Jalen to be Jalen," Eagles star Saquon Barkley says of a limping Jalen Hurts. "He's going to show up for us, he's going to make plays. He's a winner. He's got the 'it' factor."
Former Eagles star Jason Kelce jumped on social media and shared his reaction to the viral photo as well. The 37-year-old former center had an expletive reaction to Hurts, as Kelce absolutely loved the image. "This photo is [expletive] incredible," he said.
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NFL fans thought Jalen Hurts was high on medication after his interview that followed Sunday's win over the Rams.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs with the football during the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders during the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was a full participant in practice with an injured left knee for the second straight day and is set to start in the NFC championship game.
The severity of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ left knee injury is a major concern heading into Sunday’s NFC Championship Game at home against the Washington Commanders. Hurts, who practiced every day this week, told reporters on Friday that his knee is getting better, but he still plans on wearing a brace against the Commanders.
Jalen Hurts set the NFL career record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in the playoffs as the Philadelphia Eagles advanced to Super Bowl LIX by beating the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday.
Jalen Hurts injured his left knee in the Eagles' playoff game against the Rams. He will likely wear a brace in the NFC championship game as a result.