Eagles celebrate coach’s birthday at Super Bowl practice
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.
Happy Birthday, Coach Pederson! Go get yourself some ice cream.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/uRvUstVeYm
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 31, 2018
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.
