Unlike the Kansas City Chiefs, the Philadelphia Eagles are dealing with a few injuries heading into Super Bowl LIX. Several key players missed practice time last week due to various injuries. However, the team received positive news on Monday night during media night in New Orleans. Starting center Cam Jurgens announced that he will be playing on Sunday, and starting left guard Landon Dickerson also appeared to be healthy enough to take the field.
Jurgens expressed his appreciation for the team’s medical staff, saying, “Shoutout to the trainers and the medical staff. They’ve been working around the clock and helped me out. I’m in a lot better shape now than I was last week.” There had been concerns about the health of Jurgens and Dickerson, especially after their NFC Championship win against the Washington Commanders. Jurgens missed the first half due to a back injury, while Dickerson battled a knee issue that kept him out until the second half.
Having both Jurgens and Dickerson back together is crucial for the Eagles, particularly given their run-heavy offensive style. The Eagles rely on their offensive line to create space not just for star running back Saquon Barkley, but also for quarterback Jalen Hurts, whose dual-threat abilities—both with power and speed—pose a significant challenge to opposing defenses (like his famous “Tush Push” and breakaway runs in the NFC playoffs).
Against a formidable Chiefs defensive line led by Chris Jones, the Eagles will need their full offensive line to be healthy to maximize their chances of success. Fortunately, it looks like the Eagles will have their top offensive linemen ready for what promises to be one of the most important games in the franchise’s history.
