Washington tight end Zach Ertz has cleared concussion protocol and will play on Sunday against one of his former teams, the Philadelphia Eagles, Commanders coach Dan Quinn told ESPN.
Jalen Hurts was ruled out of the Philadelphia Eagles’ game at the Washington Commanders on Sunday with a concussion. Hurts’ head bounced off the ground at the end of one run, and Frankie Luvu hit him in the helmet at the end of another early in the first quarter.
Kenny Pickett replaced Hurts on the drive and went 3 of 3 for 20 yards and a touchdown pass, a 4-yard throw to A.J. brown to give the Eagles an early 14-0 lead over the Commanders. Pickett targeted Brown on all three of his pass attempts, including a 10-yard completion for a first down on his first throw replacing Hurts.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts left Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders with a concussion.
With Hurts in the concussion protocol, he'll have to clear a five-step process before returning to game action for the Eagles.
Chinn managed to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols ... and he's expected to remain the Commanders' defensive leader as the Falcons travel to Washington in Week 17.
Jalen Hurts is in the NFL’s concussion protocol, limiting his ability to practice for the Philadelphia Eagles' game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out of his team's matchup against the Washington Commanders on Sunday after suffering a concussion.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is in danger of missing Week 17 due to a concussion he suffered in Week 16.
Jalen Hurts left early on Sunday during the Eagles' road loss in Washington. The quarterback received a new, concerning update Wednesday.
T he Washington Commanders got off to a hot start, going 7-2, but a three-game skid led to a lot of questions being asked about how legitimate this team is. They’ve now won thei