Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been a full participant in practice for the second consecutive day, despite nursing an injured left knee. The team is gearing up to face the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game, with hopes of securing a spot in the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons.
Hurts sustained the knee injury during a sack in the previous game against the Rams. Despite the setback, Hurts displayed remarkable resilience by not missing a single snap, contributing to the Eagles' victory in their ninth consecutive home game.
Throughout the playoffs, Hurts has demonstrated his prowess on the field, amassing a total of 259 passing yards and two touchdowns without any interceptions in wins against Green Bay and Los Angeles. Coach Nick Sirianni emphasized the team's commitment to ensuring Hurts' safety while maximizing his impact on the game.
Sirianni stated, 'We try to put Jalen in safe situations. We want him to put himself in safe situations. We understand that there are a lot of things that Jalen does in the running game that help us run the football. As we go through it, we do whatever we’ve got to do to win the game. But his safety is always at the forefront of our mind.'
The Eagles are counting on Hurts to lead them to victory in the upcoming crucial matchup. With the team's confidence in his abilities and his determination to overcome the injury, all eyes will be on Hurts as he takes the field on Sunday.
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