Philadelphia will be without Jalen Hurts on Sunday, and backup quarterback Kenny Pickett has been limited with sore ribs. That means little-used quarterback Tanner McKee could be one hard tackle away from winning the NFC East.

The Eagles (12-3) had an opportunity to clinch the NFC East last week, but a game-winning touchdown by the Washington Commanders with 6 seconds remaining ended those hopes. The Birds can still clinch the division with a win on Sunday as they host the Dallas Cowboys (7-8) in a Week 17 matchup at Lincoln Financial Field.

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni says it's “going to be tough” for injured quarterback Jalen Hurts to play Sunday against Dallas.

Jalen Hurts is still in the NFL’s concussion protocol, forcing the Philadelphia Eagles to play against Dallas without their star quarterback. The Eagles will turn to backup Kenny Pickett on Sunday because Hurts is still dealing with the lingering effects of a concussion suffered against Washington.

With injuries to Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett, the Philadelphia Eagles have signed a known alternative at the quarterback position for a key time in the 2024 NFL season. Injuries to quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett forced the Philadelphia Eagles to move quickly to find a replacement who can serve as an asset to head coach Nick Sirianni at a critical time in the 2024 NFL season.