Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson, center, watches a kick as he runs a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in Minneapolis. Philadelphia is scheduled to face the New England Patriots Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Philadelphia Eagles kicked off their first practice of Super Bowl week with a typical Wednesday session and concluded it by singing "Happy Birthday" to their coach.
Everyone except defensive tackle Tim Jernigan participated in practice, according to a pool report. Jernigan has an illness that coach Doug Pederson said is a "24-hour deal."
Practice, held indoors at the University of Minnesota's Gibson-Nagurski Complex, stopped for 30 minutes to simulate Sunday's halftime events, giving players a chance to see what it's like to restart after a layoff.
Pederson celebrated his 50th birthday by getting his team ready to face the New England Patriots. He'll spend the night in meetings with coaches.
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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson, right, watches kicker Jake Elliott (4) during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in Minneapolis. Philadelphia is scheduled to face the New England Patriots Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor (13) during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in Minneapolis. Philadelphia is scheduled to face the New England Patriots Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Philadelphia Eagles free safety Rodney McLeod (23) takes part in a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in Minneapolis. Philadelphia is scheduled to face the New England Patriots Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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