Will Jalen Hurts play against the Cowboys? Latest injury update on Eagles QB
The Philadelphia Eagles are looking more and more like they're going to need to start back up Kenny Pickett on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. Starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is in concussion protocol, did not practice for the second day in a row. Meanwhile, Pickett (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice after […]
The Philadelphia Eagles are looking more and more like they're going to need to start back up Kenny Pickett on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.
Starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is in concussion protocol, did not practice for the second day in a row.
Meanwhile, Pickett (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice after being limited on Wednesday.
Linebacker Nakobe Dean (abdomen), wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee/rest), and defensive end Josh Sweat (ankle/rest) were limited on Thursday after being sidelined on Wednesday.
A handful of other Eagles key starters, including left guard Landon Dickerson and running back Saquon Barkley, who rested on Wednesday as well without an injury returned to practice as full participants.
Eagles Week 16 Injury Report Observations
- Nick Sirianni has discussed resting his key players when they need it in order to keep them ready to go for their playoff run, which is why several players kicked off the week sidelined.
- Quarterback Jalen Hurts happened in Week 16's loss to the Washington Commanders. Head coach Nick Sirianni wouldn't rule him out yet but he will need to pass through concussion protocol and it's not looking good.
- Kenny Pickett was injured in Week 16 but finished the game. It's a good sign he was a full participant on Thursday.
- Pickett made it seem like he was starting vs. Dallas when he told reporters, "I’ve got a lot of family coming. It’s a surreal feeling having this opportunity. I’m doing everything I can to be prepared and get ready for it. I’m excited."
- The Eagles signed quarterback Ian Book to the practice squad on Thursday which also hints at Hurts' availability for Sunday.
- Wide receiver Britain Covey has now missed the last four games with a neck injury, despite practicing during the week. Rookie Cooper DeJean has done a good job stepping in for him on punt return.
- Wide receiver A.J. Brown injured his knee ahead of Week 16's matchup but played through the injury.
- The Eagles must activate Bryce Huff off Injured Reserve in order for him to return to action. He is still wearing a cast on his left hand.
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