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Eagles Make Significant Quarterback Move Following Jalen Hurts Injury

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nate Lunak | Last updated Dec 26, 2024 11:45 AM ET

The Philadelphia Eagles are 12-3, hold first place in the NFC East, and are the No. 2 seed in the conference, which is all amazing.

However, during their most recent game against the Washington Commanders, star quarterback Jalen Hurts had to leave due to a concussion.

Of course, everyone can return from concussions in different time frames, but in the Eagles' most recent injury report, he was listed as "did not practice."

To make matters worse, backup Kenny Pickett was also listed as "limited" with a rib injury.

With that in mind, the Eagles seem to have taken a proactive measure and signed quarterback Ian Book to their practice squad.

The #Eagles are signing QB Ian Book to the practice squad following his visit yesterday, sources say.

Jalen Hurts (concussion) was listed as DNP on yesterday’s projected practice report while Kenny Pickett (ribs) was limited. Tanner McKee and Book now also available. pic.twitter.com/do3goNUWlq
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 26, 2024

Of course, if Hurts cannot pass concussion protocol soon enough, which is a lengthy five-phase process, and Pickett's rib injury also makes him unavailable, there's a real chance Book could be the backup behind Tanner McKee on Sunday.

If that's the case, then the Eagles could be in trouble because Book has completed 12-of-20 passes for 20 yards in his career since being drafted by the Saints in the fourth round in 2021.

However, in his four years at Notre Dame, Book was very effective, completing 728-of-1,141 passes for 8,948 yards, 72 touchdowns, and 20 interceptions.

In his senior year, he also finished ninth in Heisman voting.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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