Hurts suffered a concussion midway through the first quarter when he dove forward during a 13-yard run Sunday against the Commanders during the Eagles' 36-33 loss Sunday. Hurts was hit in the helmet by Washington linebacker Frankie Luvu and ordered by the referee to get evaluated for a concussion.
Jalen Hurts is in the NFL’s concussion protocol, limiting his ability to practice for the Philadelphia Eagles' game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
That's right, for one reason or another, the Eagles actually don't have a quarterback on their practice squad, with all of the weekly reps going to Jalen Hurts, then Kenny Pickett, then Tanner McKee in (probably) that order.
Philadelphia is a win away from clinching the NFC East and will look to do so in Week 17 at home against the Dallas Cowboys.
The Eagles held a closed walkthrough Tuesday at the NovaCare Complex, awaiting to see who will be available for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of the Philadelphia Eagles' game at the Washington Commanders with a concussion.
During the team's 36-33 loss to the Washington Commanders, the Birds saw franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts leave with a concussion. While Hurts should be perfectly fine for the playoffs, his status for Sunday's contest against the Dallas Cowboys is in doubt.
Dallas’ CeeDee Lamb vows to continue to play even with his “out of whack” shoulder. The Eagles’ Jalen Hurts? That’s less clear..
The issue for Philadelphia is that while they have plenty of confidence in backup Kenny Pickett, he is dealing with an injury of his own. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee (16) looks to pass against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium in preseason action.
Will Hurts clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in time for Sunday's key Week 17 matchup with Dallas? The team offered up their first official status report on Christmas Day.