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Jernigan (lower back) was cleared to return to practice Monday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Jernigan was placed on the Reserve/Non-Football list to begin the regular season after undergoing surgery due to a herniated disc. The fifth-year pro appears to be nearing full health, as his return to practice will now give the Eagles three weeks to evaluate him for activation from the NFI list. Philadelphia will likely ease Jernigan back into activity following the lengthy layoff, so even if he impresses in his return to the field, it's far from guaranteed that the defensive tackle will be available for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
