Jalen Hurts Leaves Eagles-Commanders Game After Taking Hit to the Head

Philadelphia Eagles fans are collectively holding their breath right now.

On Sunday as the Eagles took on the Washington Commanders, quarterback Jalen Hurts took a hit to the head and had to be removed from the game. He was replaced by backup Kenny Pickett.

As Philadelphia faced second-and-20 from Washington's 34-yard line, Hurts took a snap and scampered 13 yards on a designed quarterback run. As he went to the ground he was hit hard by Commanders defenders Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner and his head bounced off the turf. Hurts was visibly wobbly after standing up.

Here's a look at the play:

Jalen Hurts got popped and is out of the game. #PHIvsWAS pic.twitter.com/fGg1c3U75D
— Mike McDaniel (@MikMcDaniel) December 22, 2024

And a close-up of the hit:

Jalen Hurts #eagles

Being evaluated for a concussion after this hit pic.twitter.com/CS0gRQD5hp
— Tom Christ, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT (@FantasyInjuryT) December 22, 2024

Fox's Pam Oliver had an update and Hurts appeared ready to go back into the game after visiting the medical tent.

Pam Oliver with an update on Jalen Hurts pic.twitter.com/EVIcEuPzWp
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 22, 2024

Soon after, he was taken to the locker room and it was announced he was being evaluated for a concussion.

Injury Update: QB Jalen Hurts is being evaluated for a concussion.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 22, 2024

Pickett came in to replace Hurts and four plays later he finished the drive with a four-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Brown to give the Eagles a 14-0 lead.

We'll see if Hurts returns to the game, but this is the most significant development of Week 16 so far.