Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) rushes with the ball against Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts Dealing with Finger Injury

Originally posted on Steelers Now | By Alan Saunders | Last updated Dec 15, 2024 2:49 PM ET

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has suffered an apparent injury on his left, non-throwing hand ahead of Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Hurts was spotted entering Lincoln Financial Field wearing a splint over the ring finger on his left hand in photo posted by NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.

#Eagles QB Jalen Hurts arrives at the stadium, with a bandage on his apparently broken finger on his left hand. pic.twitter.com/VXEWQSzbr9
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 15, 2024

Hurts was listed on the injury report with the finger injury this week, but was deemed a full participant and is expected to be able to play despite the injury. It’s unclear if Hurts intends to play with the splint on his finger.

If Hurts is unable to play or is ineffective, former Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft pick Kenny Pickett is the Eagles’ backup quarterback.

Pickett was the Steelers’ primary starter for the last two seasons, but lost his starting job to Mason Rudolph after an ankle injury down the stretch run of last season. He requested a trade after the Steelers signed Russell Wilson early this past offseason.