Philadelphia reached the Super Bowl that year due in large part to Hurts' overall prowess at the quarterback position. The team is hoping for a similar result this week.
In addition to Brown, the Eagles' injury report had another notable player on it as right tackle Lane Johnson was listed as limited due to rest. The other limited players included backup QB Kenny Pickett (ribs), RB Will Shipley (ankle) and reserve OL Jack Driscoll (ankle).
Hurts has been out since suffering a concussion on Dec. 22, but could be trending towards a return on Sunday for the playoffs.
Philadelphia will begin onfield preparation for wild card Sunday today, and Jeff McLane reports that Eagles QB Jalen Hurts should be on the field.
The Eagles have already beaten the Packers once this season and they're clearly the favorites in this game. Also, if momentum between the regular season and the playoffs means anything, the Packers couldn't be coming in to this Wild Card matchup on a worse note.
The Philadelphia Eagles are banged up heading into Sunday's Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.
Jalen Hurts got his teammates' attention on Wednesday with a stunning bold move at practice before the playoffs start.
Perhaps the Eagles signaled Hurts' return to practice Tuesday by waiving quarterback Ian Book, who was originally signed to the practice squad after Hurts' concussion, then added to the 53-man roster to serve as the third QB the past two games.
On his first day back at practice, Jalen Hurts wore short sleeves. A wise guy would say, well, he’s still concussed. Doesn’t he know the wind chi
The last time the Packers and Eagles tangled in the postseason, Green Bay won a wild-card game in Philadelphia before capping the 2010 campaign with a victory at
Jalen Hurts returned to practice after a two-week layoff with a concussion; he is expected to start Sunday. Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love is nursing a sore elbow.