The Philadelphia Eagles have been one of the most dominant teams in the NFC this season. Philadelphia is 13-3 heading into Week 18 and has already clinched the NFC East division title. A good 2024 season got even better for one Eagles player who had a major life event occur on New Year’s Eve.

The Eagles and Cowboys are tied 7-7 at Lincoln Financial Field, and one key storyline has developed regarding the health of star wide receiver DeVonta Smith. Smith suffered a wrist injury when he was shoved in the back by a Cowboys defensive back on a play where Kenny Pickett threw the football away.

The quarterback had not played or practiced since leaving the Eagles' Week 16 game against the Washington Commanders with a concussion.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts went through his first practice on Jan. 8 after suffering a concussion on Dec. 22.

Jalen Hurts' 2024 regular season ended in Week 16, but the Eagles star quarterback is rested and set to return to practice. Philadelphia will begin on-field preparation for wild card Sunday today, and Jeff McLane reports that Hurts should be on

According to Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, Hurts is expected to practice on Wednesday. This is the first step toward the QB being ready for this weekend’s game against the Packers. Hurts was listed as a limited participant in practice.