The Eagles will be without quarterback Jalen Hurts on Sunday. The team ruled out three players for the Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Oren Burks could start his first game of the season as a linebacker, while Nakobe Dean is doubtful.

Kenny Pickett will start in place of Hurts, who did not practice all week and remains in concussion protocol. Meanwhile, Linebacker Nakobe Dean is listed as doubtful for Sunday.

Jalen Hurts was not seen at practice Friday, and Eagles backup QB Kenny Pickett said he's ready to replace him

The Eagles (12-3) had an opportunity to clinch the NFC East last week with a win over the Washington Commanders but a go-ahead touchdown from Washington with six seconds remaining ended those chances. The Birds can still clinch the division with a win on Sunday as they host the Dallas Cowboys (7-8) in a Week 17 matchup at Lincoln Financial Field.

Jalen Hurts may sit out a potential NFC East clincher against Dallas because of the lingering effects of a concussion. The Eagles could also just rest Hurts to play it safe -- even if he’s medically cleared ahead of Sunday’s game -- and protect their franchise QB from additional injury over the final two games.