Philadelphia Eagles beginning quarterback Jalen Hurts left Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Washington Commanders to be evaluated for a concussion and won’t return, per an update from the team.
Hurts took a tough hit by linebacker Frankie Luvu on an early red-zone drive, along with his head hitting the bottom.
Backup passer Kenny Pickett entered the sport and can keep beneath middle for the rest of it.
Philadelphia can clinch the NFC East crown with a win Sunday, and regardless of Hurts’ exit, the crew was off to begin, up 7-0.
Pickett proceeded to guide the crew to a 21-7 benefit early within the second quarter, giving Eagles followers a slight reprieve with out their star quarterback to rely on. Philadelphia led 21-14 at halftime.
It is unclear how lengthy Hurts will take to clear the league’s concussion protocol after Sunday. He’ll should be evaluated by unbiased neurologists and cleared for crew actions sooner or later forward of Week 17.
That is the first time in Hurts’ career that he has needed to miss sport time for a concussion.
