Hurts sustained the concussion after his helmet struck the ground at the end of a run, prompting trainers to escort him to the locker room for evaluation.

Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett stepped in for Hurts early in the game but reported rib pain after throwing one touchdown and one interception.

McKee, a sixth-round draft pick in 2023, would also serve as the emergency starter if both Hurts and Pickett are unavailable.

In a disappointing turn of events for the Philadelphia Eagles, quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a concussion during their Week 16 loss to the Washington Commanders on December 22, 2024.

Following the game, Pickett underwent X-rays for his ribs and indicated that he would need further testing, although he expressed confidence in his ability to play moving forward.

Should Hurts be unable to play in the upcoming Week 17 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, Tanner McKee, the Eagles' No. 3 quarterback who has yet to take an NFL snap, would be the primary backup.