Philadelphia ͏Eagles͏ quarterbac͏k Jalen Hurts has been a standout star this season, l͏eading his͏ te͏am to the brink of clinching the ͏NFC East titl͏e and͏ vying for t͏he͏ conference͏’s top playoff seed. Known ͏for͏ his d͏ual-threat͏ abilities, Hurts has been͏ a ͏key facto͏r in the Eagle͏s’ dominan͏ce, but͏ his ͏stellar seas͏on took a worrying turn in͏ S͏unday’s game aga͏i͏nst the͏ Washin͏gton Commande͏rs͏.

Jalen Hurts had Eagles’ fans holding their breath during the clash against the Commanders when he was seen running to the locker room. Initially, it seemed Hurts was ready to get back in the game, grabbing his helmet and preparing to return to the field. But in a sudden turn of events, he was told to head to the locker room instead, sparking fears of a possible concussion. The decision to pull him off raised concerns about his condition, especially as the Eagles leaned heavily on their star QB to lead their playoff push.

With Hurts sidelined, Kenny Pickett took over the reins at quarterback, stepping into a high-pressure situation. The unexpected change left fans questioning the extent of Hurts’ injury and how it could impact the Eagles’ season. While the team has yet to provide official details, all eyes are now on Hurts’ health and his potential return.

Early in the first quarter, Hurts took a hit that caused his head to slam against the turf, prompting immediate concern. He was sent to the sideline for evaluation under the NFL’s concussion protocols. Hurts emerged from the medical tent and appeared ready to return, helmet in hand. But Eagles staff quickly intervened, sending him to the locker room for further evaluation. “Hate to see this. Hope Hurts is okay,” one fan tweeted, capturing the collective concern.

This marked the second time Hurts faced concussion evaluations against the Commanders this season, following a similar incident on November 14. Back then, he cleared the protocols swiftly, telling reporters, “I guess I beat the protocol.” However, this time, the Eagles confirmed he wouldn’t return, leaving Kenny Pickett to step in. Hurts’ status remains uncertain as he begins the NFL’s return-to-play protocols.

Eagles face uncertainty as Jalen Hurts exits

Jalen Hurts’ return to the field is up in the air after the Eagles’ star quarterback exited Sunday’s game against the Commanders with a concussion. While Hurts’ status for upcoming games is unclear, fans and analysts alike are holding their breath. With the Eagles pushing to clinch the NFC East and secure the top playoff seed, his absence could shake things up.

Hurts’ ability to bounce back quickly is well-known, but this time, it’s all about following the NFL’s concussion protocols. “The Eagles can’t afford to lose him long-term,” a fan commented, echoing the team’s hopes.

Enter Kenny Pickett, the former Steelers quarterback who took over and wasted no time making an impact. He found A.J. Brown for a touchdown, giving the Eagles a 14-0 lead and showing his ability to step up under pressure. Pickett, a New Jersey native and lifelong Eagles fan, is relishing the chance to contribute. His teammates have praised his preparation, saying he gives ‘great looks‘ during practices.

But if Hurts was to stay off the gridiron for sometime, can Pickett lead the team come playoffs? That’s a question the Eagles hope they won’t have to face, but only time will tell.