Sproles, McKelvin return to practice for Eagles

Darren Sproles and Leodis McKelvin returned to practice for the Eagles on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session.

Sproles has a fractured rib, but he is expected to play Monday against the Green Bay Packers. McKelvin had a concussion, and his full participation in practice is an indication that he has passed the league-mandated concussion protocol.

The Eagles were missing defensive end Connor Barwin, running back Ryan Mathews, defensive end Steven Means, and tackle Halapoulivaatai Vaitai.

Barwin has a bone bruise on his knee, but he is expected to play Monday. Mathews has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his knee and his status for Monday was undetermined.

Means missed practice with an illness. Vaitai also has a sprained MCL, but his is considered more serious and is expected to keep him out of Monday's game.