J. Hurts Status

[purplefaithful]

Jalen Hurts injury update

On Monday, head coach Nick Sirianni announced during media availability that Hurts remains in concussion protocol.

The quarterback has not been seen at practice since suffering the concussion in Week 16.

The Eagles rested their starters and played third-string quarterback Tanner McKee in Week 18 after clinching the No. 2 seed the previous week. They defeated the New York Giants 20-13 as they managed to win with most of their backups.
NFL concussion protocol rules

The NFL's concussion protocol is a five-step process that each player diagnosed with a concussion must clear before he can return to action.

Here are the five steps, per the NFL:

Symptom limited activity
Aerobic exercise
Football specific exercise
Club-based non-contact training drills
Full football activity/clearance

Philadelphia has not stated where Hurts is in the protocol. Although it is unclear what stage Hurts is in, Wednesday will be important regarding his availability this weekend. If he can’t get a limited practice by Thursday it won't be easy to clear the protocol in time for Sunday's game.

USA Today

[MaroonBells]

I think they should sit him down for the rest of the season.

[pattersaur]

I think they should sit him down for the rest of the season.

If he can't go this week, they effectively will be. I bet it will still be a close game, but I think GB would ultimately beat Pickett.

[MaroonBells]

If he can't go this week, they effectively will be. I bet it will still be a close game, but I think GB would ultimately beat Pickett.

Probably right. If I'm the Vikings I'd happily take the yellow team over the Eagles with Hurts. Without Hurts, I take Philly by a mile.

[comet52]

We would benefit from either the Packers or Commanders winning this weekend as we, if victorious versus the Rams, would not have to go on short rest to face Detroit off their bye.

We'd either visit Philly, visit Tampa, or host the Commanders if both teams win.