Eagles rule key player out vs. Commanders

The Washington Commanders are playing the Philadelphia Eagles in today's NFC Championship game, but both teams will be without key players in the trenches.

The Commanders ruled out defensive tackle Daron Payne prior to today's game, but the Eagles wanted to wait and see if center Cam Jurgens would be healthy and ready to go.

However, Philadelphia Inquirer insider Jeff McLane is reporting that Jurgens did not have a good workout pregame and he will likely be out for today's game against the Commanders.

Cam Jurgens (back) is unable to go, per source. #Eagles will slide Landon Dickerson from LG to center and have Tyler Steen at LG.

Dickerson has played a little center in the NFL — 7 snaps this year, 35 last year — but it was his primary position at Alabama his senior season.…
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) January 26, 2025

Jurgens, 25, started all but one game at center this season for the Eagles following the retirement of Jason Kelce.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has only taken snaps from Kelce and Jurgens, but in Philly's most important game of the season, that duty will go to Landon Dickerson, who has been the team's left guard this season.

Tyler Steen will replace Jurgens in the starting lineup at left guard.

Kickoff between the Commanders and Eagles is set for 3 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the game on FOX.

UPDATE: Jurgens has been listed as active, but he is unexpected to start.

#Eagles inactive for Commanders game:

QB Tanner McKee (emergency)
CB Eli Ricks
DB Lewis Cine
OL Nick Gates
OL Darian Kinnard
G Trevor Keegan
WR Ainias Smith

C Cam Jurgens (back) is active, but he's not expected to start, Landon Dickerson is slated to, and Tyler Steen will take…
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) January 26, 2025

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