Eagles' Jalen Hurts questionable to play vs Seahawks as sickness worsens

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was downgraded to questionable for Monday night's game against the Seattle Seahawks, as the illness he's been battling has gotten worse.

Hurts did not practice with the Eagles on Saturday due to an undisclosed illness, though ESPN reported that he was expected to travel with the team to Seattle for their meeting with the Seahawks. 

Hurts traveled separately from the team to Seattle to avoid getting anyone else sick, ESPN reported Sunday.

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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts kneels before the game against the San Francisco 49ers on Dec. 3, 2023, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Hurts is hoping he can be healthy enough to play on Monday, which the Eagles need after back-to-back losses. 

If Hurts is unable to play, his backup Marcus Mariota will take over the signal calling on offense. 

Philadelphia is already dealing with some key losses throughout their roster heading into this crucial primetime matchup, including starting cornerback Darius Slay, out after needing knee surgery. Linebacker Zach Cunningham (knee) and right guard Cam Jurgens (pectoral) are also unavailable for the Eagles. 

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