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Jalen Hurts injury update: Latest on Eagles QB before NFC championship

The Philadelphia Eagles have aspirations of reaching their second Super Bowl in three seasons with a win this Sunday when they host the Washington Commanders, but without a healthy Jalen Hurts those hopes could be squashed.

Hurts missed the final two games of the regular season after suffering a concussion and gave Eagles fans a scare again in the divisional-round win against the Los Angeles Rams.

In Sunday’s divisional-round victory, he came up hobbled after a third-quarter sack. He was bent backward by Desjuan Johnson and Jaylen McCollough.

The quarterback promptly went to the medical tent after the drive. Hurts returned to the game on the Eagles’ next possession, wearing a knee brace and finished the contest.

Here’s the latest on Hurts, including updates on his practice status heading into the NFC championship:

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Jalen Hurts injury update

Hurts was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday. The Eagles held a walkthrough, meaning that the injury report is an estimation.

It’s expected that the quarterback will suit up, especially after he was able to finish the game against the Rams. Whether or not that limits his mobility this week remains to be seen.

Hurts said he is taking it a day at a time, but believes he is on track to play in the NFC championship game.

With the focus shifted to Hurts’ availability for Sunday, his practice status is worth monitoring the rest of the week.

Who is the Eagles backup QB?

The Eagles backup quarterback is Kenny Pickett. Tanner McKee will likely be the emergency quarterback on Sunday afternoon. He can only enter the game if both Hurts and Pickett leave and do not return.

Who are the Eagles playing in NFC championship?

No. 2 seed Philadelphia Eagles vs. No. 6 seed Washington Commanders

The Eagles will host the Commanders in the NFC championship game this Sunday.

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