Jalen Hurts injury update: Nick Sirianni reveals Eagles QB's status vs. Cowboys

After suffering a head-injury during last weekend’s game against the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol at the moment, according to head coach Nick Sirianni.

That means Kenny Pickett is currently in-line to start this weekend’s clash with the Dallas Cowboys, after finishing the Eagles’ Week 16 loss to the Commanders once Hurts left with the aforementioned ailment.

“Nick Sirianni says Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol and ‘It’s going to be tough for him to make it this week.’ Looking like Kenny Pickett Sunday against the Cowboys,” ESPN’s Tim McManus posted on X.

After being thrust into action, Pickett put up some solid numbers, completing 14-of-24 pass attempts for 143 yards, one touchdown and one interception. The Eagles weren’t able to hold on for the win, but the quarterback was far from the main reason why they fell to the Commanders.

Perhaps a full week of practice with the starters in Philadelphia will work wonders for Kenny Pickett, as Jalen Hurts tries to get healthy for the stretch run with the Eagles. This weekend’s contest with the Cowboys will kickoff at 1:00 p.m. on FOX.

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb ruled out for remainder of season

In other news, the Dallas Cowboys are also dealing with a myriad of injuries, and now they’ve ruled star WR Ceedee Lamb for the rest of the season, per release.

Dallas’ decision to rest Lamb comes after additional scans were made on his shoulder, doctors have determines that his injury “has now progressed to a point that he will be listed as ‘out’ for the remaining two games of the season.”

Lamb’s injury is not expected to require surgery, according to the release.

The star wide receiver was one of the main constants for the Dallas Cowboys’ offense during the 2024 season. Despite the team already being eliminated from the postseason, he’s been one of the very best before his injury will force him to miss the last two weeks of the year.

Lamb caught 101 passes (tied for second in the NFL) for 1,194 yards (third best) and six touchdowns across 15 performances in 2024.

It was good for his fourth consecutive 1,000-yard season, but his least productive since 2021. The next two weeks will also be the first time Lamb has missed a single game for the Cowboys across his five-year career.

He’s been the go-to guy for QB Cooper Rush, who filled in for the injured Dak Prescottdown the stretch this season. The Cowboys’ second-leading receiver is Jalen Tolbert, who has 482 receiving yards this season, but just as many touchdowns as Lamb.

On3’s Barkley Truax contributed to this article.