Jalen Hurts Injury Update: Eagles QB Suffers Knee Injury After Being Sacked by Rams
Just a week after successfully passing concussion protocols, Jalen Hurts is once again causing concern for Eagles supporters.
During the divisional round on Sunday, the Philadelphia quarterback was seen limping after getting sacked in the third quarter. He was brought down awkwardly by Desjuan Johnson and Jaylen McCollough, who have been key players in disrupting the Eagles’ offensive plays.
He quickly made his way to the medical tent following the drive.
Here are the latest updates regarding Hurts’ situation.
Jalen Hurts Injury Update
Hurts was able to return to the game on the Eagles’ following drive, wearing a knee brace, and he completed the match.
The attention now turns to whether he will be fit for the NFC championship game, a topic Hurts avoided discussing when prompted by NBC’s Melissa Stark after the game.
“Are you alright?” Stark asked.
“I finished the game,” Hurts replied.
Following an awkward fall in the third quarter, Hurts went to the medical tent. He faced significant pressure from the Rams defense throughout the game.
Who is the Eagles’ Backup Quarterback?
The Eagles’ backup quarterback is Kenny Pickett, while Tanner McKee serves as the emergency quarterback for Sunday. McKee would only take the field if both Hurts and Pickett were unable to return to the game.
