The Philadelphia Eagles are locked in a tight contest with the Los Angeles Rams with a spot in the NFC Championship Game on the line.
Jalen Hurts injury updates: Eagles QB taken to blue medical tent after sack vs. Rams
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts appeared to suffer a leg injury in Sunday’s NFC Divisional Round Game against the Rams
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However, quarterback Jalen Hurts is in the blue medical tent at the moment after suffering an apparent leg injury on a sack in the third quarter.
For a moment it looked as if the Eagles were going to be set up with great field position after Hurts connected with tight end Dallas Goedert on a screen pass and the TE rumbled down inside the Rams’ 5-yard line. But that play was called back for guard Mekhi Becton being downfield early on the play, backing up the Eagles for a 2nd-and-15 play at the Los Angeles 27-yard line.
On the ensuing play, Hurts dropped to throw but the pocket collapsed around him, and he was tackled awkwardly behind the line. Replays showed that the Eagles QB was grabbing at his left knee immediately after the sack:
This image from FOX Sports captures the awkwardness of the tackle on Hurts:
Hurts remained in the game on the next play, which was a run by Saquon Barkley that picked up three yards, and the Eagles settled for a Jake Elliott field goal and a 16-13 lead.
Game update: Hurts returned to the game for Philadelphia’s next possession. However, with the Eagles pinned deep in their own territory, Hurts was sacked for a safety.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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