Finally, the Philadelphia Eagles get some relief and now can play confidently in its next match. As per the latest report key member defensive tackle, Tim Jernigan has finally returned to the team after recovered from illness. He had been sidelined since last week. He is one of several players and coaches that have been suffering from illness for a long time.
Mychal Kendricks, the linebacker stated that “I’m getting over it right now. It’s like a cold, dude. I don’t know. The whole team has it, though.” But that doesn’t mean that every player in the team is suffering from illness, they are ready to fight back, he further clarified.
Due to illness, Cornerback Ronald Darby missed the team’s media season on Thursday, but he has practiced all week. Apart from them, running back Jay Ajayi who was suffering from an ankle injury, defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, and linebacker Dannell Ellerbe were also found practicing in this week.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 08: Timmy Jernigan #93 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on October 8, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
As per the report, this week and on Friday the team stuck to their normal practice schedule and gave more focused on red zone and short-yardage situations. The padless session went for an hour and a half. Dough Pederson, the coach of the team, said he doesn’t want to have his players in pads this week, so, that they can stay fresh them late in the year.
As per the pool report, Pederson delivered a long speech during media season, and he was surrounded by his players, coaches and front office executives.
He stated “Play loose, have fun, enjoys the moment. These opportunities, as you know, don’t come around every year. Also, make sure just to reflect on this season, reflect on the journey that got us here. But just play for one another, have fun and enjoy it.”
Today, Brett Favre Pederson’s friend and former teammate will speak with the players. Preparations have been completed for this.
