Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson described Carson Wentz's recent throwing session as a way to "test him a little bit."

Recovering from a hairline rib fracture, the rookie quarterback did not participate in drills, but did get some work in off to the side on Saturday and Sunday.

He came away sore, Pederson said, so he'll sit out Monday's practice.

"Again, he's sore, which is expected, so we're just going to back him down today and it's still a day-to-day injury."

The Eagles hope to get Wentz into the preseason finale against the Jets, if possible. Pederson was asked if this changes the outlook.

"It still doesn't affect that," he said. "It's a rib cage injury. It's a rib and it's going to be sore, because everything you do, every time you turn the corner it's going to affect you, so we've just got to continue to monitor it, continue to get the treatment night and day, and again fully expect him to go."

Wentz indicated that he would try to do some light throwing off to the side Monday. The ribs are more sore than he expected them to be, he acknowledged, but said the goal remains to play on September 1 against the Jets.

"I don’t know what’s normal. I’ve never dealt with this before," he said. "It’s killing me. I want to be out there, but it’s just one of those things that takes time."

"I was really excited for preseason. I knew I’d get my chance to finally go out there and play. Obviously now that was cut a little short, but it is what it is. I know that everything happens for a reason, so I’m just trying to make the most of these mental reps and still get better at the same time."

Pederson confirmed that the Eagles will sign Stephen Tulloch. The veteran linebacker is expected to arrive at the facility Monday night. Tulloch will compete at middle linebacker, but Pederson was clear that the starting spot belongs to Jordan Hicks for now.

Asked if Hicks could move to one of the other linebacker positions should Tulloch beat him out, Pederson responded: "Could he? I think he's athletic enough and smart enough, possibly, but right now that's not the plan."

Tulloch, 31, agreed to a one-year dealworth up to $3 million, with $1.75 million fully guaranteed, a source confirmed to ESPN's Adam Caplan.