Dallas’ CeeDee Lamb vows to continue to play even with his “out of whack” shoulder. The Eagles’ Jalen Hurts? That’s less clear..
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.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly eyeing some additional depth at quarterback amid injuries to Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett. Per NFL Network's
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.
With Hurts in the concussion protocol, he'll have to clear a five-step process before returning to game action for the Eagles.
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 left early on Sunday during the Eagles' road loss in Washington. The quarterback received a new, concerning update Wednesday.
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.
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?
The Eagles did not practice on Wednesday, but Hurts would not have participated as he remains in the concussion protocol. Pickett (rib injury) would have been limited.
Under no circumstances should Jalen Hurts play Sunday against the Cowboys. The risk exceeds the reward. Hurts suffered the first concussion of his five-year NFL career Sunday at Washington. He is in concussion protocol,