Today's Philadelphia Eagles links take in a pair of off-the-field stories before the Birds face the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship Game this evening.

Quarterback Carson Wentz has been out since his Week 14 injury in Los Angeles, but the second-year signal-caller has stayed involved in team activities and game-planning with coach Doug Pederson and quarterback Nick Foles. And he's also staying involved in the community.

Earlier this month, Wentz sent a 9-year-old Eagles fan from New Jersey who is battling cancer for the second time a message.

Here's what he told Danny Feltwell, according to 6abc:

"What's up Danny? Carson Wentz here. Man, I've been hearing about you, I read about you. I heard you're a huge Eagles fan. I definitely want to thank you for your support. That means a ton for us. I know we have a bunch of young fans out there. That just gives us a lot of things to play for and it inspires us to play for. I just want you to know that when I'm out there playing, I'm playing for people like you. Also I just want you to know I'm praying for you. I'm praying for you. I'm wishing you the best. Thinking about you. I hope to see you at some more Eagles games and keep cheering us on. God bless you, bro."

The #Eagles told me last week that Carson would be recording a message for Danny but they asked me not to report it because Carson didn’t want it to become about him. This guy has a heart of gold and does so much that people don’t even realize 💚 pic.twitter.com/3yxuDRymIu — Jamie Apody (@JamieApody) January 19, 2018

According to 6abc, the Eagles invited Danny to their win over the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC divisional round, but he was too sick to attend.

"Danny was sleeping here and Bill came in and showed Danny the video and as soon as he heard Carson's voice, he smiled and then he opened his eyes and he loved it," his father, Dan Feltwell, told CBS Philly.

In October, ESPN reported a story about Wentz's bond with a family from Delaware who lost their son to cancer and how Wentz was honoring his memory by wearing a green bracelet emblazoned with "The Dutch Destroyer," the boy's nickname on it.

The NFL on FOX pregame show Sunday evening will feature a special on a pair of 99-year-old fans. Phil Basser Is a lifelong Eagles fan, while Millie Wall is a 99-year-old Vikings fan.

Get a sneak peek at the segment here:

100-year-old Eagles fan 99-year-old Philadelphia Eagles fan Phil Basser talks friendly trash to 99-year-old Vikings fan Millie Wall. 😂 'I'm so old, the first time I saw the Vikings, they were real Vikings!' Watch NFL on FOX's full pregrame show on Sunday for the full segment. Posted by Sports Illustrated on Friday, January 19, 2018

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Here's the rest of the day's Eagles links:

'I'm Praying For You': Wentz Sends Uplifting Video To Young Eagles Fan Battling Cancer: Staff [CBS Philly]

Carson Wentz sends message to young fan battling cancer: Staff [6abc]

Philadelphia Eagles' Stefen Wisniewski brings football family to cusp of its first Super Bowl: Kasinitz [PennLive]

Why did Alshon Jeffery sign with the Eagles? Sunday says it all: Sielski [Philly.com]

With fragile hearts, Kendricks family embracing big moment: McManus [ESPN.com]

Thanks to GoFundMe and the Eagles, former Navy SEAL will see the NFC title game: Parent [PhillyVoice]

Loose Nick Foles is the best Nick Foles: Kulp [The700Level]

It's easy to see why Pederson loves this Eagles team: Frank [The News Journal]

NFL apologizes for Facebook promo advertising Vikings-Patriots Super Bowl: Putterman [Awful Announcing]

NFC title showdown between Vikings and Eagles has a familiar feel to it: Farmer [Los Angeles Times]

NFL conference championship game matchups to watch: Can Vikings' Case Keenum handle Eagles pressure?: Middlehurst-Schwartz [USA Today Sports]

Vikings arrive in Philly to cheers and jeers: Staff [KARE]

On my mind, wins, losses, parades: Rendell [Philly.com]

What Philadelphia Eagles are saying: The best quotes leading up to NFC Championship Game: Kasinitz [PennLive]

Pederson's outlandish Eagles comparison last summer has aged pretty well: Bowen [Philly.com]

What Carson Wentz is doing to help the Eagles during their playoff run: Ranaan [ESPN.com]

Here's why the Eagles will beat the Vikings, according to Kevin Hart: Parent [PhillyVoice]

The unique friendship behind Foles vs. Keenum: Frank [NBC Sports Philadelphia]

Premium articles ($):

Wulf's Den: Brotherly love, for the fifth time this season -- Mychal Kendricks vs. Eric Kendricks: Wulf [The Athletic]

Eagles Esoterica: Where does the dog play?: Wulf [The Athletic]

How the Titans hiring Mike Vrabel impacts the Eagles: Gowton [Bleeding Green Nation]

--@danieljtgallen