The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to see their star quarterback take the field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday for an NFC East Division game against the Dallas Cowboys.
While Jalen Hurts is cleared, according to the latest injury report, and is expected to dress in Week 10, the two-time Pro Bowler’s status for Sunday was briefly in doubt. On Friday, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni apparently let it slip to reporters that Hurts did not practice Wednesday because he was dealing with an unspecified ankle issue.
Sirianni quickly attempted to clarify, saying Hurts had a “day off” and was not injured. When asked why Hurts was listed for rest when the 26-year-old had not been previously, the Eagles coach replied: “Yes, he was taking care of – it was on the report “He was taking care of the ankle and, you know, making sure we’re careful with everything.”
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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts attend the game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on December 25, 2023. (Adam Faim/Getty Images)
A member of the team’s media relations staff later noted that the list was categorized as “rest,” before another reporter asked if Hurts was dealing with an ankle injury. Sirianni said, “No. Rest.”
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Hurts was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice and ultimately received injury-free rest designation. On Thursday and Friday, Hurts was listed as a full participant.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts talks with head coach Nick Sirianni during a timeout during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on September 16. (Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)
Hurts took a few extra moments to leave the field during the Eagles’ Week 9 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars after being sacked following a scrum. He did not enter the blue medical tent once he arrived on the sidelines, and he did not leave the game.
Hurts was not seen participating in individual drills with fellow quarterbacks Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee during the portion of practice that was open to reporters Wednesday.
September 16. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts carries the ball during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)
Hurts’ top receivers, AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith, will also be available this week. Brown is dealing with a knee injury and Smith is dealing with a hamstring issue.
Meanwhile, there is no doubt that the Cowboys quarterback room is struggling with injury issues. Dak Prescott was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Eagles after suffering a hamstring injury last week against the Atlanta Falcons.
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On Friday, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones confirmed the team’s intentions to place Prescott on injured reserve.
“I think it’s probably not possible that he’ll be back within the four-week time frame, so we’ll put him out there and we’ll have that roster spot to use over the next four weeks and to go from there,” Jones told Dallas radio 105.3 The fan. “It’s obviously a difficult situation, very difficult, to lose him during this period of time, but we’re going to do what’s in Dak’s best interest, and right now I don’t think anyone knows if it’ll take four weeks , six”. weeks or the season. We’ll just have to continue to monitor this and see where it takes us.
Cowboys backup quarterback Cooper Rush will handle starting duties Sunday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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