Eagles Pro Bowl CenterCam Jurgens Undergoes Successful Back Surgery
The 25-year-old played through nerve pain during the playoffs and is expected to recover in time for training camp.
- Cam Jurgens underwent back surgery to address nerve pain he endured during the Eagles' Super Bowl-winning postseason run.
- The procedure, performed by Dr. Robert Watkins in Los Angeles, is expected to result in a full recovery by July, allowing Jurgens to participate in training camp.
- Jurgens, who replaced Jason Kelce as the Eagles' starting center, earned Pro Bowl honors in his first season in the role.
- Despite the injury, Jurgens played key minutes in the NFC Championship game and contributed to the Eagles' dominant Super Bowl victory.
- As Jurgens enters the final year of his rookie contract, speculation surrounds a potential extension, with top NFL centers earning up to $18 million annually.