Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts informed reporters Friday he anticipates sporting a knee brace throughout Sunday’s NFC Championship Sport in opposition to the Commanders.
Hurts, who sustained a left knee harm on a clumsy deal with throughout a divisional spherical victory over the Rams, has been training totally and is cleared to play.
Nevertheless, the brace will function an added precaution as he leads the Eagles of their greatest sport of the season.
The harm occurred throughout a bodily matchup with Los Angeles, the place Hurts remained on the sector regardless of showing to favor his leg on sure events.
Whereas he continued to make performs, his mobility appeared barely restricted within the second half.
“I’m expecting Jalen to be Jalen,” Eagles star operating again Saquon Barkley stated Friday. “He’s going to show up for us, he’s going to make plays. He’s a winner. He’s got the ‘it’ factor.”
Hurts completed the sport with 70 dashing yards and a landing, although he solely threw for 128 yards.
This week, Hurts addressed his harm, stating that his knee is “progressing” however admitted the brace would supply additional assist.
“It’s a part of the game,” Hurts stated. “It’s part of the sport and no matter comes with that comes with that, ?
“I told you guys I’ve submitted myself to doing whatever it takes to win and some things come with that. But ultimately just got to make the adjustments you need to make to be able to play at a high level. There won’t be any excuses going in or coming out.”
Because the Eagles battle for a spot within the Tremendous Bowl, all eyes will likely be on Hurts to see how he manages his harm and whether or not the knee brace will have an effect on his efficiency on this high-stakes showdown.
