Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts Injury: What We Know So Far

An Update on the Eagles' Starting Quarterback

Philadelphia Eagles fans are holding their breath after starting quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered an injury in Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. Hurts left the game in the second quarter with a shoulder sprain and did not return.

The Injury

Hurts was injured while being sacked by Bears defensive end Trevis Gipson. He immediately grabbed his right shoulder and was escorted to the locker room. The Eagles later announced that Hurts had suffered a sprain to his SC joint, which connects the collarbone to the shoulder blade.

The Recovery Timeline

The Eagles have not yet released a specific timeline for Hurts' return. However, SC joint sprains typically take 2-6 weeks to heal. This means that Hurts could miss anywhere from one to multiple games.

The Impact on the Eagles

Hurts' injury is a major blow to the Eagles, who are currently 11-1 and in the thick of the NFC playoff race. Hurts has been one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the NFL this season, rushing for over 500 yards and 13 touchdowns.

With Hurts out, the Eagles will turn to backup quarterback Gardner Minshew. Minshew is a capable quarterback, but he is not the same caliber player as Hurts. The Eagles' offense will likely take a step back with Minshew under center.

The NFC Playoff Race

The Eagles' injury to Hurts could have a major impact on the NFC playoff race. The Eagles are currently the No. 1 seed in the NFC, but they have a tough schedule remaining. If Hurts misses multiple games, the Eagles could lose their grip on the No. 1 seed.

The Eagles' next game is against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday Night Football. Minshew will make his first start of the season in that game. The Eagles will need Minshew to play well if they want to stay in the NFC playoff race.