Kenny Pickett is in line to start for the Philadelphia Eagles in place of Jalen Hurts due to the latter’s concussion this weekend. Pickett subbed in for Hurts against the Washington Commanders last week in a 36-33 loss.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts gets tackled during an NFL game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. Hurts sustained a concussion on the play. (Photo by John McDonnell/ for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Jalen Hurts is still in the NFL’s concussion protocol, forcing the Philadelphia Eagles to play against Dallas without their star quarterback. The Eagles will turn to backup Kenny Pickett on Sunday because Hurts is still dealing with the lingering effects of a concussion suffered against Washington.

The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing to start Kenny Pickett at quarterback on Sunday against the visiting Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Nick Sirianni confirmed Friday morning that Jalen Hurts remains in the concussion protocol,

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni says it's “going to be tough” for injured quarterback Jalen Hurts to play Sunday against Dallas

Jalen Hurts will miss Dallas Week at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles quarterback — who remains in concussion protocol after being injured in last Sunday’s loss to the Commanders — was ruled out for the team’s clash with the Cowboys on Sunday.