Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was compelled off the sector by the officers halfway via the primary quarter on Sunday in opposition to the Commanders to be evaluated for a concussion. Hurts didn’t wish to come off the sector, however ultimately made his method to the medical tent. The QB returned to the sideline together with his helmet on fairly rapidly, however then went again into the tent and ultimately bumped into the locker room earlier than being dominated out.
Hurts’ analysis got here in the midst of an offensive drive, so Kenny Pickett got here in to complete issues up. Pickett did a pleasant job ending the drive, going 3-for-3 together with a four-yard TD cross to A.J. Brown. The landing put the Eagles up 14-0 with seven minutes nonetheless to play within the first quarter.
It appeared like Jalen needed to return in. Walked close to the sector throughout that point out. Then when Pickett threw the tuddy the blue tent went again up. Jalen regarded like he didn’t wish to return into it. Jogged to locker room shortly after. pic.twitter.com/m67prNxfUi
— EROCK (@EROCK_Eagles) December 22, 2024
Hurts has been coping with a damaged finger on his non-throwing hand, one thing he admitted affected his efficiency final week in opposition to the Steelers. Nonetheless, the quarterback didn’t miss any time and was a full participant in practices throughout the week.
Clearly, you don’t wish to see your QB go down with a concussion, however hopefully it’s one thing he’s in a position to get better from rapidly and be again earlier than the top of the common season.
