Eagles defensive tackle Tim Jernigan misses practice again

Posted February 01, 2018 6:00 am

The Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood (28) runs during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. Philadelphia is scheduled to face the New England Patriots Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) The Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Philadelphia Eagles starting defensive tackle Tim Jernigan missed his second straight practice Thursday because of an illness.

Coach Doug Pederson said he expects Jernigan to play against the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday, even if he doesn't practice the rest of the week.

"Because of the position and he's one of our veteran guys, I do feel comfortable that he'll be ready," Pederson said in a pool report.

Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (calf), starting cornerback Ronald Darby (illness) and linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (hamstring) all practiced.

Pederson's former coach in Green Bay, Mike Holmgren, watched practice.

"It's fun to have him out there," Pederson said.

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Injures Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) talks with offensive coordinator Frank Reich, right, during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. Philadelphia is scheduled to face the New England Patriots Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) The Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (54) hits teammate Brent Celek (87) in drills during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. Philadelphia is scheduled to face the New England Patriots Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) The Associated Press

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