Xavier McKinney and Jalen Hurts go back years to their time at the University of Alabama. Like many of Hurts' former teammates, the Packers safety can only offer praise and admiration when describing the Eagles' star quarterback.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has made it through the concussion protocol, coach Nick Sirianni said Friday, clearing him to play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Hurts returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday and moved to a full participant Thursday.

With Hurts cleared, the NFC East champion Eagles are close to full strength in the starting lineup for their NFC wild-card game Sunday against the Packers.