BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Several Eagles players have fallen ill since arriving in Minnesota for Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Defensive tackle Tim Jernigan missed the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday at the University of Minnesota because he was sick, and two more defensive players will likely sit out on Thursday.

It is worth noting that Jernigan was healthy enough to participate in the Super Bowl Opening Night festivities/media availability on Monday evening at the XCel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Cornerback Ronald Darby was not present during the Eagles' media availability Thursday at the Mall of America, and outside linebacker Mychal Kendricks is also battling the bug.

"I'm getting over it right now. It's like a cold, dude. I don't know. The whole team has it, though," Kendricks said, via ESPN. "I don't think it had anything to do with us being out here. I think it started sometime last week. Something we've got to get through. We'll be fine. It's not that big of a deal."

Even head coach Doug Pederson has been sick since even prior to leaving Philadelphia.

It would likely take a significant illness to keep any of the above players out of Sunday's game, but it is something to monitor as the week goes along and could impact their availability for practice the rest of the week.

Matt Lombardo may be reached at MLombardo@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @MattLombardoPHL.