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Tim McManus, ESPN writer
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said quarterback Jalen Hurts was limited in practice earlier this week because he was “dealing with the ankle,” which was different than what was in the report of injuries.
Hurts was listed Wednesday with a “rest” designation. He did not participate in individual drills during the portion of practice open to the media, instead assuming the role of spectator while Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee performed drills.
According to a league source, Hurts has been dealing with a minor ankle issue for a couple of weeks.
A separate league source described it as “lower leg soreness” and that his limited practice Wednesday was for load management purposes, with the Eagles playing two games in a five-day span against the Dallas Cowboys. and Washington Commanders. The source added that Hurts was prevented from dropping and planting during individual periods, but did throw the ball later Wednesday during the team walk-through.
Hurts was listed as a full participant on Thursday and is expected to carry the same designation on Friday, with all signs pointing to him playing Sunday in Dallas.
When asked about his limited participation Wednesday, Hurts said it was due to a break and added that “I just do what I’m told” when asked how the plan is put together to put together a day of rest.
