The Eagles could use another quarterback on the practice squad, and on Christmas Day, the team hosted former backup signal-caller Ian Book. One day later, Philadelphia announced three roster moves ahead of Sunday.
Philadelphia's rematch with Dallas may not include a key player. Quarterback Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni told reporters Thursday.
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.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Jalen Hurts was knocked out of the Eagles' Week 16 game against the Commanders with a concussion. Will he be able to play in Week 17 vs. the 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.
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.
The Eagles did not practice Wednesday, but they did put out an estimated injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Philadelphia gets its next chance to clinch the NFC East title against the visiting Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, but the Eagles don't know whom they will have at 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.
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.