Jalen Hurts has officially been ruled out for the Philadelphia Eagles' game against the Dallas Cowboys this weekend.
Hurts was taken to the locker room with a concussion just minutes into last week's loss against the Washington Commanders after being crushed at the end of a 13-yard run.
In addition to taking a hit to the helmet, the 26-year-old's head appeared to hit the ground following a hit by Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu, forcing him to leave the game and be replaced at quarterback by Kenny Pickett. .
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni told reporters Friday that Hurts remained in concussion protocol and was therefore expected to miss Sunday's game.
“It's going to be tough for him to make it this week,” he said of his first-choice quarterback.
The Eagles will once again turn to backup Pickett for their crucial matchup with the Cowboys in Philadelphia.
Jalen Hurts has officially been ruled out for the Philadelphia Eagles' game against the Cowboys.
Hurts, a two-time Pro Bowler, did not practice this week, leaving Pickett, who suffered a rib injury in relief action against the Commanders, in line for his first start as an Eagle.
Pickett was 14 of 24 for 143 yards against Washington, throwing a touchdown pass to AJ Brown and an interception.
Pickett is from New Jersey and said when he was acquired from Pittsburgh. that he had “great memories” of going to games at Lincoln Financial Field with his father and grandfather since he was five years old.
The opportunity to run out of the home team's tunnel, which he could get on Sunday if he is indeed the starting QB, left him absolutely delighted.
“It's a great opportunity,” he said this week. 'I've been working hard to be prepared. I felt like I was in a good position last game with my preparation. “Now that I have a week to practice, I'll feel even better going to the stadium.”
Pickett, a first-round pick out of Pitt in 2022, went 14-10 as the Steelers' starter.