Jalen Carter, Brandon Graham, DeVonta Smith limited in Eagles’ first official practice in New Orleans; Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens fully participate

The Eagles held their first official practice today at the Saints facility for the Super Bowl on Wednesday and released their injury report, featuring some key players being limited.

The Eagles are relatively healthy heading into Super Bowl LIX against the Chiefs, but there were some names on the injury report to keep an eye on.

Jalen Carter (illness), Brandon Graham (elbow), and DeVonta Smith (hamstring) were the three key names on the report from Wednesday’s practice.

It seems as if nearly everyone in the tri-state area has dealt with some sort of sickness over the last two months, myself included. Carter joins us. He participated in all of the Super Bowl events up until Wednesday, when he missed his media availability as a result of catching some sort of sickness, having him limited in practice.

This Eagles defense needs Carter out on the field if they want to succeed against Kansas City or really any team. It is hard to imagine this bug will have him sidelined. But, of course, you would much prefer the guy not to be weakened by some sickness.

For Graham, it is once again encouraging to see him out there in any form. Graham, who has been on injured reserve since tearing a biceps in Week 12, said he remains on track to play on Sunday in what will be his final NFL game.

Smith did not practice at all last week as the Eagles gave him a chance to rest his hamstring. It looks like they will be easing him back into action ahead of the big game.

Along with this, the Eagles got some tremendous news regarding their offensive line.

Both Landon Dickerson (knee) and Cam Jurgens (back) were full participants on Wednesday.

Dickerson and Jurgens both toughed through some grim injuries in the NFC Championship Game against Washington, but listing them as full participants to start this week is an exceptional sign that the Eagles will have their starting left guard and center on Sunday.

Here is the Eagles’ full injury report from Wednesday, which does not feature Jalen Hurts for the first time since Week 17:

LIMITED: DT Jalen Carter (illness), RB Kenneth Gainwell (concussion/knee), DE Brandon Graham (elbow), WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring).

FULL: LB Zack Baun (groin), WR Britain Covey (neck), G Landon Dickerson (knee), TE Dallas Goedert (ankle), C Cam Jurgens (back), TE C.J. Uzomah (abdomen).

For the Chiefs, who are practicing at Tulane:

LIMITED: WR Skyy Moore (abdomen).

FULL: QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle), T Jawaan Taylor (knee).

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