Jalen Hurts has cleared the NFL concussion protocol and will start for the Philadelphia Eagles in their NFC wild-card game Sunday against Green Bay.

Hurts was replaced by Kenny Pickett in that Week 16 game, and the Philadelphia backup connected on 14-of-24 passes for 143 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Pickett also

With Hurts cleared, the NFC East champion Eagles are close to full strength in the starting lineup for their NFC wild-card game Sunday against the Packers.

The Philadelphia Eagles had Jalen Hurts back on a football field for the first time in 17 days Wednesday, as the quarterback practiced with the team in a limited capacity. Hurts was listed as a full participant in practice Thursday,

When Hurts was injured, the Eagles deployed backup passer Kenny Pickett, who led an admirable attempt to take over the game against Washington but, ultimately, fell. As the playoffs drew nearer, Philadelphia was aware that they were out of reach of the 1-seed in the NFC but also out of reach of the other division-winners behind them.

The Philadelphia Eagles will have their quarterback back on the field for Sunday's wild-card game against the Green Bay Packers. According to Eagles reporter Tim McManus of ESPN, head coach Nick Sirianni announced on Friday that Hurts made it through concussion protocol and would play on Sunday.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has cleared concussion protocol and will start the NFC wild-card playoff matchup against the visiting Green Bay Packers on Sunday, coach Nick Sirianni said Friday.

The Philadelphia Eagles head into wild-card weekend with a big question regarding starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, who remains in concussion protocol.

The most optimistic sign yet that Jalen Hurts could play for the Philadelphia Eagles in their playoff opener came not from an injury update or a practice report, but rather a social media post. “Playoffs start NOW,

The Philadelphia Eagles' prep for their Wild Card playoff game will take another step on Wednesday, as the team hits the practice field for the first time this week. The biggest focus for this session will be on the health of Philadelphia's starters coming off of Week 18 and going into a do-or-die postseason matchup versus the Green Bay Packers.