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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