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Eagles' Jalen Hurts Exits Game vs. Commanders

Jalen Hurts is in the locker room for the Philadelphia Eagles against the Washington Commanders.

Jeremy Brener

Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) warms up before the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) warms up before the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images / Peter Casey-Imagn Images
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The Philadelphia Eagles have taken a quick 14-0 lead on the Washington Commanders in the first quarter, but it has come at a price.

On the team's second scoring drive, Hurts attempted to slide to get down, but he was met with a hit from Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu.

Hurts appeared to be okay, but he was told that he needed to go get checked out by the trainers, signaling that he may be entering the league's concussion protocol.

Here's a look at the play:

Eagles backup quarterback Kenny Pickett was able to enter the game and finish off the drive, which resulted in a touchdown from four yards out to star wide receiver A.J. Brown.

If Hurts were to remain out for the rest of the game, it would be a massive blow for the Eagles. However, Philadelphia would likely start committing to the running game as it already has a two-score lead.

The fact that the Eagles also have Saquon Barkley in the backfield doesn't hurt either. He will likely have to shoulder part of the load Hurts would take if he was in the game.

The Commanders are trailing 14-0 midway through the first quarter.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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