The Eagles’ playoff run could have to start out with out Jalen Hurts.
The star quarterback stays within the concussion protocol two weeks after struggling the harm in a loss to the Commanders, head coach Nick Sirianni mentioned Monday.
The Eagles tackle the Packers within the wild-card spherical on Sunday.
Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett can be coping with a rib harm that stored him out of Sunday’s season-ending win.
There was some thought that the Eagles have been simply being cautious with Hurts on condition that the 2 season-ending video games wouldn’t have an incredible impression on the workforce’s playoff standing with the NFC East title already clinched.
That he stays within the concussion protocol, although, casts doubt on his availability for Philadelphia’s playoff opener.
With out Hurts and Pickett, third-stringer Tanner McKee threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns in a season-ending win over the Giants.
However the Packers should not the Giants. Inexperienced Bay, although, is coping with their very own harm points.
Christian Watson, the workforce’s most harmful receiver, suffered a torn ACL in opposition to the Bears on Sunday. And the apply standing for beginning quarterback Jordan Love stays unsure after he damage his elbow and left the sport within the first half within the loss to the Bears.
