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Playing with pain a way of life for Eagles and other NFL players

Jason Kelce ruptured the bursa sac in his left knee. Lane Johnson had a herniated disc that sent shock waves down his leg. He still does. Connor Barwin hyperextended his elbow.

Their injuries, however minor, never popped up on the Eagles' injury report this season. The players spoke of their various injuries as if they were bankers talking about the occasional dip in the stock market - an occupational hazard.

"It's not really anything structural, and it really doesn't hurt during the game," Kelce said last month. "But the next few weeks, your knee is swollen and [stuff].