Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and Philadelphia Eagles
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 Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has exited Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders due to injury. Backup Kenny Pickett has replaced him in the first quarter, as reported by Adam Schefter. Hurts, in the meantime, is being examined for a concussion after taking a hard hit while running the ball on 2nd-and-20.
Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of the Philadelphia Eagles' game at the Washington Commanders with a concussion.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is the 9th ranked signal-caller in the NFL ranked by QBR ahead of Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys
The Eagles face a few questions before the Week 17 game in Philadelphia, with an extra emphasis placed on Jalen Hurts’ availability. The quarterback went down with a concussion in Philly’s 36-33 loss to Washington last week. Will Hurts return to face the 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.
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 issue for Philadelphia is that while they have plenty of confidence in backup quarterback Kenny Pickett, even 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.
As the Dallas Cowboys enter the final two games of the season, there is nothing I want more than to beat the Eagles and have a chance to mess
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.