Eagles’ Jalen Hurts reveals how he intends to protect knee against Commanders in NFC тιтle game

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts reveals how he intends to protect knee against Commanders in NFC тιтle game

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts told reporters Friday he anticipates wearing a knee brace during Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against the Commanders.

Hurts, who sustained a left knee injury on an awkward tackle during a divisional round victory over the Rams, has been practicing fully and is cleared to play.

However, the brace will serve as an added precaution as he leads the Eagles in their biggest game of the season.

The injury occurred during a physical matchup with Los Angeles, where Hurts remained on the field despite appearing to favor his leg on certain occasions.

Jalen Hurts will play in the NFC Championship.
Jalen Hurts will play in the NFC Championship. Getty Images

While he continued to make plays, his mobility seemed slightly restricted in the second half.

“I’m expecting Jalen to be Jalen,” Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley said 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 finished the game with 70 rushing yards and a touchdown, though he only threw for 128 yards.

Jalen Hurts ran for a touchdown in the Eagles NFC Divisional Round win over the Rams despite injuring his knee.
Jalen Hurts ran for a touchdown in the Eagles NFC Divisional Round win over the Rams despite injuring his knee. Getty Images

This week, Hurts addressed his injury, stating that his knee is “progressing” but admitted the brace would provide extra support.

“It’s a part of the game,” Hurts said. “It’s a part of the game and whatever comes with that comes with that, you know?

“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.”

As the Eagles battle for a spot in the Super Bowl, all eyes will be on Hurts to see how he manages his injury and whether the knee brace will affect his performance in this high-stakes showdown.

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