The Eagles are in the playoffs but their starting QB remains in concussion protocol
The Philadelphia Eagles begin their postseason journey on Sunday, when they host the Green Bay Packers on Wild Card Weekend. The game is a rematch of the season opener for both teams, won by the Eagles in the first NFL game ever played in Brazil.
In that game Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 20-of-34 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns, along with a pair of interceptions. But the QB’s status for this weekend is a question mark as of Monday.
Hurts suffered a concussion in Philadelphia’s Week 16 loss to the Washington Commanders, and according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, he remains in concussion protocol:
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is still in concussion protocol.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 6, 2025
Hurts was replaced by Kenny Pickett in that Week 16 game, and the Philadelphia backup connected on 14-of-24 passes for 143 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Pickett also suffered a rib injury in that outing, but was able to start the following weekend against the Dallas Cowboys. In that win over Dallas the Eagles clinched the division title, and Pickett completed 10-of-15 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown.
However, Pickett left that game early after aggravating the rib injury, and he did not play in Week 18. Third-string passer Tanner McKee started for the Eagles in their season finale, completing 27-of-41 passes for 269 yards and a pair of touchdowns, without an interception.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
