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On Friday, head coach Nick Sirianni provided an update on his team’s signal caller, and implied that it was looking like he’d be out for at least another week. " [Hurts] is still in the protocol. It's going to be tough for him to make it this week," Sirianni told reporters.

Coach Nick Sirianni said Friday that Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol and that it will be “tough for him to make it this week” when the Eagles go against the the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field.

In his first real game action this season, backup quarterback and former Steelers first-round pick Kenny Pickett was 14-24 for 143 yards (6.0 avg), one touchdown, and one interception with a 72.0 rating. His penchant for not pushing the football downfield was evident by his six yards per completion.

"Nick Sirianni says Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol and 'It’s going to be tough for him to make it this week.' McManus shared. "Looking like Kenny Pickett Sunday agai

Jalen Hurts was still in the NFL's concussion protocol Friday, forcing the Philadelphia Eagles to prepare to play against Dallas without their star quarterback. “It's going to be tough for him to make it this week,

Hurts didn't practice coming back from Christmas, and at this point, this late into the week, it's unlikely that the Eagles' QB will play, Nick Sirianni said.

Philadelphia is a win away from clinching the NFC East and will look to do so in Week 17 at home against the Dallas Cowboys.

On this front, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reportedly tried to mend fences between Hurts and Brown. How? He had the Eagles actively practice and ponder team celebrations this week in an attempt to foster unity and an atmosphere of togetherness while getting them to recognize what they can accomplish when everyone is on the same page.