The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly eyeing some additional depth at quarterback amid injuries to Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett. Per NFL Network's
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 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.
The Eagles could use another quarterback on the practice squad, and on Christmas Day, the team hosted former backup signal-caller Ian Book. The Eagles waived Book at the 53-man roster deadline last summer, naming rookie Tanner McKee as the third quarterback.
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.
Kenny Pickett replaced Hurts on the drive and went 3 of 3 for 20 yards and a touchdown pass, a 4-yard throw to A.J. brown to give the Eagles an early 14-0 lead over the Commanders. Pickett targeted Brown on all three of his pass attempts, including a 10-yard completion for a first down on his first throw replacing Hurts.
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.
Elsewhere around the league on the injury front, Josh Allen suffered a hand injury in the Bills' win over the Patriots, and looking forward to Christmas Day, the Steelers could get George Pickens back, just in time for a visit from the 14-1 Kansas City Chiefs, who'll be looking to lock down the AFC's No. 1 seed with a yuletide win.
It’s up to players to protect themselves and it’s up to teams to protect their investments. At $255 million, Jalen Hurts is the biggest investment the Eagles have ever made.
Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of the Philadelphia Eagles' game at the Washington Commanders with a concussion.
Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of their Week 16 game against the Washington Commanders with a concussion.