Eagles' Week 17 QB move ignites speculation as Jalen Hurts battles concussion | Image Source: Getty
The Philadelphia Eagles fell to a 36-33 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday in what was only their third loss of the season. While Jayden Daniels' late-game heroics were there for all to see, one major talking point that emerged from the game was Jalen Hurts, who had to exit the game in the first quarter with a concussion.
Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett took his place under center but just didn't have the juice to pull the Eagles to a win. Without the threat of Hurts rushing all the way to the end zone, the Commanders shut Saquon Barkley down, who barely featured in the second half but still ended the night with 150 yards after racking up over 100 yards in the first quarter.
Hurts' concussion threw the Eagles' shot at taking the top seed in the NFC out the window and their latest roster move has also sent fans into a little bit of a panic. Philly signed QB Ian Book to the practice squad after a visit with the team on Wednesday. Given Kenny Pickett was limited in practice with an injury to the ribs and Hurts did not practice at all, the Eagles' QB situation remains a dire one for Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys.
