The Eagles will be without third QB Tanner McKee against the Cowboys after Kenny Pickett suffered a shot to the ribs

The Eagles will be without third QB Tanner McKee against the Cowboys after Kenny Pickett suffered a shot to the ribs

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 29: Kenny Pickett #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles watches in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 29: Kenny Pickett #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles watches in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

As the NFL regular season comes to an end, the Philadelphia Eagles are down to their third quarterback.

Starter Jalen Hurts remained in the concussion protocol and did not start Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Then, in the third quarter, substitute Kenny Pickett left the game after taking a shot in the ribs.

The injury occurred on a pass play in the red zone. Pickett threw the ball into the end zone and took a shot from Micah Parsons, who left him doubled over in pain.

Pickett’s touchdown pass to Devonta Smith was overturned by a holding penalty, and third-string quarterback Tanner McKee took over for a third-down handoff before the Eagles kicked a field goal.

The Eagles considered Pickett’s return questionable because of a rib injury. McKee stayed in the game for one more series while Pickett went to the locker room to be evaluated for his injury.

Philadelphia, which has already secured a playoff spot, held a 24-7 lead over the Cowboys at the time of Pickett’s injury.

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