Eagles' Jalen Hurts still in concussion protocol, likely out vs Cowboys

LeSean McCoy explains why the Philadelphia Eagles' 36-33 loss to the Washington Commanders is not a big deal. Jalen Hurts exited the game with a concussion and the loss snapped their 10-game winning streak.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said it’s going to be tough for quarterback Jalen Hurts to play in the upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

"He’s still in the (concussion) protocol, it’s going to be tough for him to make it this week," Sirianni said to reporters during a press conference on Friday.

Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of the Eagles' 36-33 loss to the Washington Commanders this past Sunday.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looks on prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, on Sunday. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

The star quarterback was scrambling on a second-and-20 when he hit his head on the ground while being tackled at the end of his 13-yard run. Hurts was evaluated on the sideline before eventually being taken to the locker room and ruled out with a concussion.

The game against the Cowboys will be the first game Hurts has missed this season.

Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett completed 14 of 24 passes for 143 yards with a touchdown and interception in relief of Hurts. Pickett, like Hurts, was also on the Eagles' injury report this week with a rib injury.

However, Pickett said during a press conference on Thursday that he will be "ready to go" on Sunday.

EAGLES’ JALEN HURTS RULED OUT WITH A CONCUSSION IN FIRST QUARTER VS COMMANDERS

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts walks off the field during the first quarter of the game against