Jurgens thrived in his first year as the replacement for future Hall of Famer Jason Kelce and has been handsomely rewarded for his efforts. The former second-round pick, who is now the second-highest paid center in the league, will get $39.4 million in guaranteed money on his new deal and is now under contract through 2029. Last season, Jurgens started in all 16 games he appeared in and earned his first Pro Bowl nod. He battled through a painful back injury throughout the postseason that required surgery to correct, but played at a high level on the way to helping the Eagles win their second Super Bowl in eight seasons. Jurgens has one year remaining on his rookie deal, meaning his new contract won’t fully kick in until next season.

Jurgens dealt with a back injury throughout the postseason and has now had surgery to “alleviate nerve pain.” According to Schefter, doctors expect Jurgens to make a full recovery in time for training camp as the 2022 second-round pick prepares to enter the final year of his rookie contract. Jurgens played a season-high 1,067 snaps as the replacement for Jason Kelce, who retired at the end of the 2023 campaign. Whether it’s this year or next offseason, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Jurgens ink a long-term extension with the Eagles in the near future.

Jurgens and Dickerson (knee) practiced in full all week, indicating the Eagles’ dominant offensive line is ready for a hard day’s work against a stout Chiefs defensive front. The Eagles will undoubtedly attempt to control the game through a high-volume rushing attack and having both Jurgens and Dickerson on-field helps increase their odds of doing so.

This is excellent news for all involved. Jurgens and Dickerson (knee) sat out all three practices last week. It would have been unsurprising to see them get eased into action this week. Their swift return suggests last week’s rehab plan was successful. The Chiefs’ defense must now contend with the Eagles’ elite offensive line operating at or near full strength.