Under no circumstances should Jalen Hurts play Sunday against the Cowboys. The risk exceeds the reward. Hurts suffered the first concussion of his five-year NFL career Sunday at Washington. He is in concussion protocol,

Kenny Pickett replaced Hurts on the drive and went 3 of 3 for 20 yards and a touchdown pass, a 4-yard throw to A.J. brown to give the Eagles an early 14-0 lead over the Commanders. Pickett targeted Brown on all three of his pass attempts, including a 10-yard completion for a first down on his first throw replacing Hurts.

With Hurts in the concussion protocol, he'll have to clear a five-step process before returning to game action for the Eagles.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts left Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders with a concussion.

Injury Update: QB Jalen Hurts is being evaluated for a concussion. Hurts was 1-4 passing for 11 yards and had three carries for 41 yards before exiting for the blue medical tent.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrating his touchdown with teammate Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) AP

Jalen Hurts is in the NFL’s concussion protocol, limiting his ability to practice for the Philadelphia Eagles' game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of the Philadelphia Eagles' game at the Washington Commanders with a concussion.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out of his team's matchup against the Washington Commanders on Sunday after suffering a concussion.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts left the game against the Washington Commanders in the first quarter and was being evaluated for a concussion.

LANDOVER, MD – Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has played nearly every snap this season, a key factor in the team having a top-five offense. However, the Eagles now face the possibility of being without him for an extended period after he was injured during Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders.