Jalen Hurts evaluated for concussion, cleared to return against Bears
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:49 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts underwent a concussion evaluation after a late hit from D'Marco Jackson during the second quarter of their game against the Chicago Bears on September 29, 2026. Though Hurts was visibly frustrated by his early exit, he was cleared to return shortly after his evaluation. His absence was costly; the Eagles could not convert a scoring opportunity in the red zone with Andy Dalton at quarterback, as Dalton's pass was intercepted. The Eagles will hope for a strong second-half performance as the game continues.
- •Jalen Hurts left the game for concussion testing after a hard hit.
- •Andy Dalton failed to capitalize on a red zone opportunity after Hurts' exit.
- •Hurts was cleared to return shortly after his evaluation.
- •The game is currently ongoing with the Eagles looking to recover.
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Hurts’ return sparks Eagles before halftime: 10 takeaways vs. Bears
- 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Hurts erupts after mandatory concussion evaluation costs Eagles a touchdown
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Hurts evaluated for a concussion, cleared to return against Bears
"Jalen Hurts' mandatory trip to the medical tent for a concussion evaluation sure looked like it cost the Eagles seven points on "Monday Night Football."
"Jalen Hurts returned from a concussion evaluation and scored before halftime, pulling the Eagles within 10-7 of the Bears
"The Eagles quarterback had to leave Monday night’s game after taking a late hit in the second quarter.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 1:49 AMHurts’ return sparks Eagles before halftime: 10 takeaways vs. Bears
Jalen Hurts returned from a concussion evaluation and scored before halftime, pulling the Eagles within 10-7 of the Bears
- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 1:33 AMJalen Hurts erupts after mandatory concussion evaluation costs Eagles a touchdown
Jalen Hurts' mandatory trip to the medical tent for a concussion evaluation sure looked like it cost the Eagles seven points on "Monday Night Football."
- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 1:25 AMJalen Hurts evaluated for a concussion, cleared to return against Bears
The Eagles quarterback had to leave Monday night’s game after taking a late hit in the second quarter.
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