The Eagles held their final practice before Saturday's playoff game against the Giants – and they're ready to go. Inside the NovaCare practice bubble, only Avonte Maddox was out. The rest of the team locked in, preparing to succeed in front of a sold-out Lincoln Financial Field crowd.
In his morning media availability, Head Coach Nick Sirianni expressed a positive outlook regarding Lane Johnson's injury.
"He had a good practice yesterday, and we feel good about it. You will see the injury report today. He's going to go again today, so we'll see how he gets through today, but we're really hopeful," he said.
If he plays, it will be Johnson's first game back on the offensive line since he suffered the injury against Dallas on Christmas Eve. His presence on the field is unmatched – he hasn't allowed a sack or QB hit all season.
As for the D-line, Josh Sweat is expected to be back in action after a scary injury caused him to be carted off the field during the team's New Year's Day game against the Saints. After practice, Brandon Graham told reporters he's excited to have Sweat back out there.
"I was just telling some of the young guys – you feel so good when you've got your good players out there and they're making plays because this is when you want them to step up. I know Sweaty is going to go out there and make some plays and change the game," Graham said.
Did not participate
Avonte Maddox (toe, out)
Limited
Graham (illness)
Full
Lane Johnson (groin)
Linval Joseph (calf)
Robert Quinn (back)
In other team news, the Eagles signed RB Kennedy Brooks to a reserve/future contract on Thursday,
Wednesday
Only two players didn't participate in practice today at the NovaCare Complex -- Avonte Maddox is still out with a toe injury and Brandon Graham was sidelined due to illness. The team is three days out from Saturday night's playoff game with just one practice left, here are the latest injury reports for both the Eagles and the Giants:
Did not Participate
Brandon Graham (illness/rest)
Avonte Maddox (toe)
Limited
James Bradberry (rest)
A.J. Brown (rest)
Fletcher Cox (rest)
Landon Dickerson (rest)
Lane Johnson (groin/rest)
Jason Kelce (rest)
Robert Quinn (back/rest)
Isaac Seumalo (rest)
Darius Slay (rest)
Josh Sweat (rest)
Full
Linval Joseph (calf)
Tuesday
The Eagles were back to practice today, and Jalen Hurts was NOT listed on the injury report. When asked about his shoulder injury during his afternoon press conference, Hurts assured everyone that he's "feeling good."
Thanks to the first-round bye, players had plenty of time to rest and revive before preparations ramped up for their playoff game against the New York Giants. Only four players were featured on Tuesday's injury report following the team's walkthrough.
Did Not Participate
CB Avonte Maddox (toe)
Limited
T Lane Johnson (groin)
DT Linval Joseph (calf)
DE Robert Quinn (back)
