Jalen Hurts injury update: Nick Sirianni breaks silence on QB’s concussion protocol
Nick Sirianni came bearing more upsetting news, confirming that Jalen Hurts would remain in concussion protocol for at least another week.
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In a surprising turn of events, the Washington Commanders upset the NFC East-top-ranked Philadelphia Eagles by breaking their long-standing ten-game winning streak. However, more than the loss, fans were concerned about star quarterback Jalen Hurts who reportedly sustained a concussion after taking a severe hit.
Though the Eagles put together a tough-contested play against the divisional rival, their odds for a victory were reduced when quarterback Hurts had to leave the field in the first quarter as he hit his hand hard on the turf after taking a hit from linebacker Frankie Luvu.
He was immediately taken out of the game and did not return in the game. It was later announced that he had sustained a concussion and head coach Nick Sirianni came bearing more upsetting news on the press conference ahead of the Week 17 matchup, confirming that he would remain in concussion protocol for at least one week.
[Hurts] is still in the protocol. It’s going to be tough for him to make it this week.
Nick Sirianni said
𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol.
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Nick Sirianni: “It’s going to be tough for him to make it this week.”
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Since leaving the Week 16 game after the tough hit of the opening quarter, quarterback Hurts did not participate in the practice sessions throughout the week. Replacing him was Kenny Pickett– whom the Eagles acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason.
Nick Sirianni confident in Kenny Pickett’s ability to lead as Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol
While giving the sad but much-needed update on the Philly’s starting quarterback’s recovery from concussion, head coach Sirianni also expressed confidence in Pickett to manage in the absence of Hurts, since the Eagles cannot afford to break their momentum if they want any hope to be Super Bowl contenders.
He’s had a nice week of practice, he’s done a nice job and we’ve had some good practices and walkthroughs this week. I think anytime you get to work our plays against the defense that you’re going to be playing against with the guys you’re going to be going with that helps you. … It was a good week of practice.
Nick Sirianni added
However, Pickett himself is dealing with some injury sustained in his rib and is likely to wear extra padding to protect his rib during the Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Meanwhile, second-year quarterback Tanner McKee, whom the Eagles drafted in 2023 in the sixth round, is said to become the primary backup of Pickett next week or until Hurts returns.
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