A concussion forced Hurts forced out of action in the first quarter of Philadelphia’s Week 16 loss to Washington, prompting the Eagles to replace him with Pickett, who finished off the drive he entered by firing a touchdown pass to A.J. Brown to give the Eagles a 14-0 lead. Pickett played well enough to give the Eagles a chance to win, completing 14 of 24 passes for 143 yards, one touchdown and one interception, but sustained his own ailment that has forced the Eagles to consider all options.
Pickett won the backup job in a rather tight battle with McKee during preseason action in which Pickett struggled and neither clearly separated himself from the other. If Hurts cannot clear protocol soon, Pickett should be expected to start if his health status improves over the next few days. If not, Eagles fans might need to prepare to watch McKee lead their offense.
Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol three days before Eagles’ Week 17 meeting with Cowboys
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is still in concussion protocol as the team prepares to face off against the Dallas Cowboys in their final game of the regular season. Hurts suffered the injury in last week’s game against the Washington Football Team and has been limited in practice leading up to Sunday’s matchup.
The Eagles’ coaching staff has been monitoring Hurts closely and will continue to evaluate his status in the coming days. In the meantime, backup quarterback Gardner Minshew has been taking first-team reps in practice and will be ready to step in if Hurts is unable to play.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Hurts’ availability, the Eagles remain focused on finishing the season strong and securing a win against their division rival. The team is currently sitting at 8-8 and will be looking to end the season on a high note before heading into the offseason.
Stay tuned for updates on Hurts’ status as the Eagles prepare for their crucial Week 17 showdown with the Cowboys.
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