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Eagles confirm suspicions with QB Jalen Hurts injury update

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Kelsey Kramer | Last updated Dec 3, 2023 9:11 PM ET

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was slow to get up after being tackled by multiple San Francisco 49ers defenders at the end of the third quarter on Sunday.

#Eagles QB Jalen Hurts took a hard hit on this play and went back to the locker room to be evaluated.

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— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) December 3, 2023

Hurts headed to the blue tent before jogging to the locker room.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is heading to the locker room after he was slow to get up after a tackle on the previous play.

Backup QB Marcus Mariota is getting ready on the sideline. pic.twitter.com/ToVKHGURIR
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 3, 2023

Reports later said that he was being evaluated for a concussion.

Jalen Hurts is being evaluated for a concussion, Eagles say.
— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) December 3, 2023

Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota immediately warmed up on the sidelines before stepping in for Hurts during the fourth quarter.

Meanwhile, Hurts was cleared from concussion protocol.

Mariota threw four passes before the Eagles made a last-minute sub for Hurts to take back over the offense.

Jalen Hurts returns from concussion protocol and finds Devonta Smith for a TD#Eagles 19 - 35 #49ers pic.twitter.com/t1EKTpzAuc
— Philly Sports (@PhillyGameDay) December 4, 2023

While the concussion scare was something to worry about there for a minute, Eagles fans can breathe knowing his head is okay and his knee wasn't injured.

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