23 December 2024

Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders with a concussion after he appeared to hit his head on the ground in the first quarter.

Hurts was scrambling on 22nd down when he was tackled Washington midfielder Frankie Lufo At the end of his 13-yard run. The contact forced Hurts' head to bounce off the ground.

Jalen Hurts runs the ball

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts vs. Washington Chiefs safety Jeremy Chinn at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024. (Photos by Peter Casey-Imagine)

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He was evaluated on the sidelines before entering the medical tent. Pain was then taken to the locker room and officially ruled out with a concussion.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett, who was traded to the Eagles in March, Replacement hurts He completed the drive with a four-yard touchdown pass to receiver AJ Brown.

Jalen Hurts takes off

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts leaves the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024. (Photos by Peter Casey-Imagine)

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Hurts completed just one pass for 11 yards and ran for 41 before exiting Sunday's contest.

The Eagles entered the second half leading 21-14.

Jalen Hurts blocked

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts scrambles against the Washington Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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