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.
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.
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.
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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.
Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Hurts was injured in Week 16 against the Washington Commanders, but will he be available in Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys?
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is in concussion protocol and would not have practiced Wednesday, while his replacement, Kenny Pickett, would have been listed as a limited participant on the injury report because of a ribs issue.
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.
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.