Eagles Injury Report: Jalen Hurts and Jordan Love limited in practice

The Philadelphia Eagles issued their first official injury report on Wednesday in advance of their Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.

The Eagles held a padded practice at Lincoln Financial Field. Nick Sirianni cited frozen practice fields at the NovaCare Complex as the reason for the change in location.

The Eagles listed one player under DID NOT PARTICIPATE: Trevor Keegan.

The rookie offensive lineman is listed with “illness.” Keegan will likely be a healthy scratch on Sunday.

The Eagles listed four players under LIMITED PARTICIPATION: Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett, A.J. Brown, and Will Shipley.

Hurts participated in practice for the first time since suffering a head injury in Week 16. That he was limited is no cause for concern; it’s an expected progression through the concussion protocol. Assuming no setbacks, Hurts will likely be upgraded to full participation on Thursday. And then he’ll start on Sunday.

Pickett was seen second up during quarterback drills in the media-attended portion of practice. He’ll likely be active as Hurts’ backup with Touchdown Tanner McKee going back to serving as the emergency third quarterback.

Brown is listed with a “knee/rest” designation. He’s not quite 100% but he’s expected to play on Sunday.

Shipley is newly dealing with an ankle injury. Unless he picked that up today, guessing he got banged up in Sunday’s game. So far, no indication it’ll prevent him from being the third running back this weekend.

The Eagles listed five players under FULL PARTICIPATION: Nakobe Dean, Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, Bryce Huff, and Byron Young.

Dean is set to return after missing Week 17 due to injury and resting in Week 18.

Goedert saw some action in Week 18 and is ready to play in the playoffs.

Calcaterra and Huff will also be ready to play.

With the Eagles opening his 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve, Young participated in practice for the first time since late October. It’s unclear if/when the Eagles will actually activate him from IR. But his full participation indicates he’s physically ready sooner than later.

It’s worth noting that DeVonta Smith is not listed on the injury report at all. He had been listed with a “wrist/rest” designation last week.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES INJURY REPORT (WEDNESDAY)

DID NOT PARTICIPATE

AND Trevor Keegan (illness)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION

WR A.J. Brown (knee/rest)
QB Jalen Hurts (left finger/concussion)
QB Kenny Pickett (ribs)
RB Will Shipley (ankle)

FULL PARTICIPATION

TE Grant Calcaterra (shoulder)
LB Nakobe Dean (abdomen)
TE Dallas Goedert (knee)
DE Bryce Huff (wrist)
DT Byron Young (hamstring)

GREEN BAY PACKERS INJURY REPORT (WEDNESDAY)

The Packers listed three players under DID NOT PARTICIPATE: starting wide receiver Christian Watson, starting nose tackle T.J. Slaton, and depth safety/special teams contributor Zayne Anderson.

Watson suffered a torn ACL in Week 18, so, he’s obviously not playing this weekend. That’s a big loss for the Packers’ offense. Watson leads Green Bay in yards per reception by far with 21.4.

Slaton doesn’t have gaudy stats but he ranks third among Packers defensive tackles in snaps played. And he hasn’t missed a start over the past two seasons. His potential absence could weaken their interior defensive line.

Anderson ranks tied for the team lead in special teams tackles with nine. The Packers could miss him if he’s unable to clear concussion protocol by Sunday.

The Packers listed eight players under LIMITED PARTICIPATION. Those players include starting quarterback Jordan Love and backup quarterback Malik Willis.

Hurts wasn’t the only starting quarterback to be limited on Wednesday. Love’s throwing arm got injured in Week 18. When asked if he expects to play in Philly, Love said: “We’ll see. Yeah, I’m hopeful.” Love will probably play but he might not quite be 100%?

Willis was also limited due to a thumb injury he suffered in Week 18. Seems like an issue that won’t prevent him from playing if he’s needed.

Starting safety Javon Bullard, starting linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, starting linebacker Quay Walker, and third safety Evan Williams were also all limited. It’ll be worth monitoring how they progress in practice this week.

DID NOT PARTICIPATE

S Zayne Anderson (concussion)
DL T.J. Slaton (ankle)
WR Christian Watson (knee)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION

S Javon Bullard (ankle)
LB Edgerrin Cooper (illness/knee)
DL Brenton Cox Jr. (foot)
OT Andre Dillard (concussion)
QB Jordan Love (right elbow)
LB Quay Walker (ankle)
S Evan Williams (quadricep)
QB Malik Willis (thumb)

FULL PARTICIPATION

WR Romeo Doubs (illness)