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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is officially out against the Dallas Cowboys for Sunday’s Week 17 game. Hurts remains in concussion protocol, meaning Kenny Pickett will be the starter.
Eagles fans had their holiday season somewhat spoiled when Hurts exited Philadelphia’s Week 16 showdown against the Commanders early after suffering a head injury. With Hurts out, the Commanders rallied to pull off an upset that hindered Philadelphia’s chances at obtaining the NFC’s top playoff seed.
Hurts received a “did not practice” designation during Wednesday’s projected injury report (the Eagles did not practice), and again on Thursday. On Friday, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni gave an update, saying, “It’s going to be tough for him to make it.”
This is similar to what he said on Thursday, when he noted that Hurts is still in the concussion protocol ahead of Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.
NFL Media reported later Thursday that these revelations suggest Hurts remains in the early stages of the NFL’s five-step protocol for returning from a concussion.
Backups Pickett and Tanner McKee were seen warming up alongside Ian Book, who was recently signed to the Eagles’ practice squad, during practice this week. Pickett, who played in the majority of this past Sunday’s game, was listed as limited during Wednesday’s projected practice with a rib injury, and a full participant Thursday. He said he doesn’t expect to have any limitations on Sunday.
“Something I’ll have to deal with,” Pickett said while alluding to his injury.
Hurts suffered the injury during a 13-yard run on the Eagles’ second series against the Commanders. He left the game after getting tackled by Commanders veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner. Ahead 7-0 at that point, Pickett entered the game and immediately completed a 10-yard pass to A.J. Brown. The duo capped off the drive with a 4-yard touchdown, Pickett’s first…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-12-27 21:06:00
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