The Philadelphia Eagles are entering their Week 17 matchup vs. the Dallas Cowboys with some quarterback injuries—Jalen Hurts has a concussion and backup Kenny Pickett has a ribs injury.
With those two injuries in mind, the Eagles signed former Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book to the practice squad on Thursday, via NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Book was previously on the Eagles’ roster in 2022, but he didn’t participate in any games. Philadelphia also has Tanner McKee on the roster.
Hurts still has a chance to clear concussion protocol this week and start on Sunday vs. their NFC East rivals. The team didn’t practice on Wednesday because of Christmas, but put out an estimated injury report. Hurts was estimated to be a non-participant.
Pickett, on the other hand, suffered a ribs injury on Sunday in the 36–33 loss to the Washington Commanders. He came in as backup after Hurts suffered the concussion early in the game. Pickett was estimated to be a limited participant, so it’s possible Pickett could get the start on Sunday.
Regardless of who starts on Sunday, the Eagles now have some more help in quarterback depth with Book on the practice squad. The Eagles already clinched a playoff spot, so they will be looking to bring back Hurts and Pickett healthy by the postseason at least.
The Philadelphia Eagles have added former Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book to their roster as a precautionary measure, with current starter Jalen Hurts still recovering from a concussion.
Hurts suffered the concussion in the Eagles’ recent game against the Washington Football Team, and his status for the upcoming games is still uncertain. In the meantime, the Eagles have brought in Book to provide depth at the quarterback position.
Book, who had a successful collegiate career at Notre Dame, is known for his dual-threat abilities and strong leadership on the field. He will serve as insurance for the Eagles while Hurts continues to recover.
It remains to be seen how long Hurts will be sidelined with his concussion, but having Book on the roster will give the Eagles some peace of mind as they navigate through this challenging situation. Stay tuned for updates on Hurts’ status and how Book may factor into the Eagles’ game plan moving forward.
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