With two days to go until the Eagles' home matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, the mystery of who will take ... get the start as quarterback after the Eagles officially ruled Jalen Hurts out from Sunday's game as he heals from a concussion and left finger ...
The Dallas Cowboys could be facing a backup quarterback on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, that may not matter when it comes to one aspect
In addition to Brown, the Eagles' injury report had another notable player on it as right tackle Lane Johnson was listed as limited due to rest. The other limited players included backup QB Kenny Pickett (ribs), RB Will Shipley (ankle) and reserve OL Jack Driscoll (ankle).
The Eagles held their second practice of the week Thursday at Lincoln Financial Field as they get ready for their Wild Card playoff game Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has gone from likely out against the Cowboys to officially out against the Cowboys.
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.
Hurts has been out since suffering a concussion on Dec. 22, but could be trending towards a return on Sunday for the playoffs.
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.
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Herbert is widely regarded among the NFL’s most talented quarterbacks, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2020 and earning a Pro Bowl spot in 2021. Herbert is 0-1 in the postseason, but will be gunning for his first playoff win Saturday when the Chargers travel to Houston.