Jalen Hurts is officially ruled out for Week 17 due to a concussion, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. "Now official: Eagles ruled out QB Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game vs. Dallas due to his concussion. Eagles QB Kenny Pickett now will replace Hurts," Schefter said on X.
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni says it's “going to be tough” for injured quarterback Jalen Hurts to play Sunday against Dallas.
Pickett played for the Steelers for his first two seasons, throwing for 4,474 yards, 13 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 25 appearances.
In his first real game action this season, backup quarterback and former Steelers first-round pick Kenny Pickett was 14-24 for 143 yards (6.0 avg), one touchdown, and one interception with a 72.0 rating. His penchant for not pushing the football downfield was evident by his six yards per completion.
It was trending this way all week, that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts would not play in Sunday’s Week 17 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, and
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts gets tackled during an NFL game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. Hurts sustained a concussion on the play. (Photo by John McDonnell/ for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Jalen Hurts was not seen at practice Friday, and Eagles backup QB Kenny Pickett said he's ready to replace him
Hurts has not practiced this week after being in concussion protocol following a tackle in Sunday's loss to the Commanders.
The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out starting quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday’s game with the Dallas Cowboys. Hurts is in concussion protocol and won’t be ready to play. Kenny Pickett will replace Hurts for the NFC East leaders.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts appears doubtful for the team's Week 17 meeting with the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Nick Sirianni told
The Dallas Cowboys could be facing a backup quarterback on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, that may not matter when it comes to one aspect of the Eagles' offense.