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Jalen Hurts injury update: Latest news on Eagles QB knee injury before NFC championship

The Philadelphia Eagles have aspirations of reaching their second Super Bowl in three seasons with a win this Sunday when they host the Washington Commanders. But without a healthy Jalen Hurts, those hopes could be squashed.

Hurts missed the final two games of the regular season after suffering a concussion and gave Eagles fans a scare again in the divisional-round win against the Los Angeles Rams.

In Sunday's divisional-round victory, he came up hobbled after a third-quarter sack. He was bent backward by Desjuan Johnson and Jaylen McCollough.

The quarterback promptly went to the medical tent after the drive. Hurts returned to the game on the Eagles' next possession, wearing a knee brace and finished the contest.

Here's the latest on Hurts, including updates on his practice status heading into the NFC championship:

Jalen Hurts injury update

Hurts was listed as a full participant at Eagles practices on Thursday and Friday. As a result, he was able to avoid an injury designation for Sunday, which means he will be good to go for the NFC championship game.

However, the Eagles quarterback told reporters he anticipates wearing a brace on his injured left knee during the game. Despite this, Hurts provided a positive update about the injury when asked about it Friday.

"It's been progressing, like coach said," Hurts told reporters.

Hurts was initially listed as a limited participant on Wednesday. The Eagles held a walkthrough, meaning that the injury report is an estimation.

Hurts said he is taking it a day at a time, but believed he was on track to play in the NFC championship game.

Now, it appears he is set to do just that as he looks to get the Eagles back to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years.

Who is the Eagles' backup QB?

The Eagles' backup quarterback is Kenny Pickett. Tanner McKee will likely be the emergency quarterback on Sunday afternoon. He can only enter the game if both Hurts and Pickett leave and do not return.

Who are the Eagles playing in NFC championship?

No. 2 seed Philadelphia Eagles vs. No. 6 seed Washington Commanders

The Eagles will host the Commanders in the NFC championship game on Sunday.

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