Jalen Hurts may sit out a potential NFC East clincher against Dallas because of the lingering effects of a concussion. The Eagles could also just rest Hurts to play it safe -- even if he’s medically cleared ahead of Sunday’s game -- and protect their franchise QB from additional injury over the final two games.

The Eagles (12-3) had an opportunity to clinch the NFC East last week with a win over the Washington Commanders but a go-ahead touchdown from Washington with six seconds remaining ended those chances.

Kenny Pickett will start in place of Hurts, who did not practice all week and remains in concussion protocol. Meanwhile, Linebacker Nakobe Dean is listed as doubtful for Sunday.

The Eagles are prepared to face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon without quarterback Jalen Hurts. During his Friday press conference, head coach Nick Sirianni was noncommital on Hurts' availability,

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni and Commanders tight end Zach Ertz cleared the air after they exchanged words following Washington's comeback win over Philadelphia on Sunday.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said Thursday that he and former Eagles player Zach Ertz, now with the Washington Commanders, are all good after they got into a postgame confrontation following the Eagles' loss to the Commanders on Sunday.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz needed to be separated after an altercation following their Week 16 matchup last Sunday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

If Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts is unavailable for their Week 17 tilt with the rival Dallas Cowboys, they'll at least have Kenny Pickett at their disposal. Hurts remains in concussion protocol while also dealing with a finger injury on his non-throwing hand.

Former Pitt Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett will make his first start for the Philadelphia Eagles in their next matchup. Eagles starting quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a concussion on the second drive of their 36-33 road loss to NFC East divisional rival in the Washington Commanders in Week 16,