Eagles news: Sirianni, Hurts won’t rule out QB playing vs. Cowboys; Minshew excused from practice; Goedert back
"The game doesn’t stop," DeVonta Smith said of Jalen Hurts' shoulder injury, which could sideline him the next few games.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts walks off the field after the Eagles beat the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts could miss next two games with sprained shoulder. However, Hurts told reporters Tuesday that he can throw a football, and both he and head coach Nick Sirianni said there’s a chance the QB could play Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys
The Eagles activated Dallas Goedert to the 53-man roster, clearing the way for him to play against the Cowboys on Christmas Eve.
Gardner Minshew would get the start in place of Hurts Saturday. “I’m all-in here trying to win,” Minshew told the Inquirer last week.
The Eagles need just one more win to clinch both the NFC East and the NFC’s top playoff seed. The Cowboys have already clinched a playoff spot.