Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts hasn't played since a Dec. 22 loss to the Washington Commanders because of a concussion, but there is

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is officially out against the Dallas Cowboys for Sunday's Week 17 game. Hurts remains in concussion protocol, meaning Kenny Pickett will be the starter. Eagles fans had their holiday season somewhat spoiled when Hurts exited Philadelphia's Week 16 showdown against the Commanders early after suffering a head injury.

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Jalen Hurts still hasn't been cleared out of the NFL's concussion protocol, but this week's first practice and initial injury report will be the major tell of the QB's status for Sunday's Wild Card game.

Kenny Pickett will start in place of Hurts, who did not practice all week and remains in concussion protocol. Meanwhile, Linebacker Nakobe Dean is listed as doubtful for Sunday.

The Eagles face a few questions before the Week 17 game in Philadelphia, with an extra emphasis placed on Jalen Hurts’ availability. The quarterback went down with a concussion in Philly’s 36-33 loss to Washington last week. Will Hurts return to face the Cowboys?

As the Cowboys at Eagles game is coming closer. It seems increasingly that it will be backup QB Kenny Pickett who is once again be asked to lead the Eagles on offense.

PHILADELPHIA -- Eagles coach Nick Sirianni signaled that Kenny Pickett will get the start Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys as Jalen Hurts continues to recover from a concussion. " [ Hurts] is still in the protocol. It's going to be tough for him to make it this week," Sirianni said Friday prior to the quarterback being officially ruled out.