Is the Eagles QB out for Week 17?

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without Jalen Hurts in Week 17.

In a press conference Friday, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said the starting quarterback is still suffering from a concussion.

“It’s going to be tough for (Hurts) to make it this week,” Sirianni said, according to ESPN’s Tim McManus.

Later that day, the Eagles officially announced that Hurts would be out for the team’s Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Hurts suffered the concussion in the first quarter of the Eagles’ Week 16 loss to the Washington Commanders and was unable to return to the game. Philadelphia’s backup quarterback Kenny Pickett played the remainder of the divisional matchup and is expected to start in Week 17.

Everything about Eagles: Latest Philadelphia Eagles news, schedule, roster, stats, injury updates and more.

The Eagles also signed quarterback Ian Book to their practice squad on Thursday after it was revealed that Pickett was also suffering from a rib injury. However, Pickett participated fully in practice on Thursday, so he should be ready for Sunday’s game.

Second-year quarterback Tanner McKee is also on the Philadelphia roster.

MIKE MCCARHY:The Dallas head coach’s stock is rising. Could he leave the Cowboys to join another NFL team?

What happened to Jalen Hurts?

Hurts suffered a concussion in the first quarter of the Eagles’ Week 16 loss to the Commanders in Washington.

The Eagles’ quarterback battled a designed run – a quarterback draw play – and gained 13 yards before Washington linebackers Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu brought him down. During the tackle, Hurts’ head hit the ground.

The 26-year-old needed a few extra moments and the help of one of his offensive linemen to get back up. He made eye contact with referee Alex Moore before giving the thumbs up, but Moore still sent Hurts off the field to receive a concussion evaluation.

The quarterback briefly went to the blue medical tent before returning to the Eagles sideline. A few moments later, trainers sent Hurts back to the locker room, where he was officially diagnosed with a concussion and ruled out of participation.

All players and games: Sign up for USA TODAY’s 4th and Monday newsletter.

Jalen Hurts injury updates

Late Friday afternoon, the Eagles declared Hurts official for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys as he continues to recover from his concussion.

Earlier Friday, Sirianni told reporters that Hurts was still in the NFL’s concussion protocol and that it would be “difficult for him to make it this week.”

Hurts did not attend the Eagles’ practice on Wednesday and Thursday, and multiple news outlets reported that the quarterback was nowhere to be seen at practice on Friday.

This story has been updated with new information.

NFL WEEK 17 PICKS:Packers or Vikings in the NFC North showdown?

How long will Jalen Hurts be out for?

Hurts will miss the Eagles’ Week 17 game while in the NFL’s concussion protocol. His progress in the coming days will determine whether the quarterback has to miss more time.

This season, there have been several players who have missed more than one game due to a concussion diagnosis. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa missed four games earlier this year after suffering a head injury in Week 2. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence also landed on injured reserve earlier this month after suffering a concussion in Week 13.

Breaking News

Dellupodisabato

Is the Eagles QB out for Week 17?

Leave a Reply Cancel reply