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Josh Sweat returns to Eagles practice, 11 days after being carted off the field

The defensive end has recovered from a neck injury that sent him to the hospital. He plans to be ready for the Eagles' first playoff game.

Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat celebrates after sacking Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on Dec. 24.
Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat celebrates after sacking Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on Dec. 24.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer

Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat returned to practice on Thursday. It marked Sweat’s first time practicing since he suffered a neck injury on Jan. 1.

During the opening drive of a Week 17 contest against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field, Sweat was injured while he attempted to make a tackle. He needed to be carted off the field and was transported to a local hospital. Sweat was discharged later that night, and the Eagles held him out of any football activity leading into the regular-season finale. Sweat remained sidelined for the team’s win over the Giants on Sunday.

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Over 15 games, Sweat compiled a career-high 11 sacks, 23 quarterback hits, and 17 tackles for losses.

On Thursday, Sweat said he felt “really good” in his first practice back from his injury. The Pro Bowl alternate expects to be back in the starting lineup for the team’s playoff game in the divisional round on Jan. 21 or 22.