Jalen Hurts will miss the Eagles' matchup against the Cowboys due to concussion protocol. Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett will take his place.
The Eagles quarterback, who remains in concussion protocol after being injured in last Sunday’s loss to the Commanders, was ruled out for the team’s clash with the Cowboys on Sunday. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts , who is also dealing with a left finger injury, did not practice both Wednesday and Thursday. So Philadelphia will turn to backup Kenny Pickett , who was a full participant in Thursday’s practice, despite dealing with a rib injury.
Hurts exited last Sunday’s game and did not return after being hit in the head by Washington linebacker Frankie Luvu in the first quarter. Pickett, who has yet to start for the Eagles this season, relieved him and was 14-of-24 for 143 yards, one touchdown and an interception. Philadelphia (12-3) can clinch the NFC East title with a win over Dallas on Sunday, and it’ll welcome the Giants in Week 18 when Saquon Barkley The Eagles are still in the hunt for the conference’s No. 1 seed but trail the Lions (13-2) — and the Vikings, although Detroit holds the tiebreaker — by one game
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