Nick Sirianni comments on Jalen Hurts' concussion evaluation during game
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Last updated Sep 29, 2026
During Monday night's game against the Bears, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts expressed frustration over a concussion evaluation that sidelined him, leading to a turnover. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni acknowledged the moment's challenge but stressed the importance of player safety. He explained the necessity of the doctors’ evaluations and noted the need for the team to adapt to Hurts’ absence. Sirianni's comments followed an earlier instance involving former Giants coach Brian Daboll, who faced penalties for his approach to a similar situation.
- •Jalen Hurts was evaluated for a concussion during the game
- •The evaluation occurred after a promising drive that ended in an interception
- •Nick Sirianni emphasized the need for player safety during halftime comments
- •Sirianni's approach contrasts with a previous incident involving Brian Daboll
- •The Eagles had to adjust their game plan without Hurts on the field
- 6:14 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles news: Why Nick Sirianni didn't call timeout after Jalen Hurts' injury scare
- 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Sirianni on Jalen Hurts medical check: "Doctors have to do their job"
"The good news: Jalen Hurts did not have a concussion. The bad news: The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Chicago Bears. The Eagles had a brief scare after Hurts had to visit the medical tent after absorbing a late hit from D’Marco Jackson in the second quarter on Monday. Fortunately, he was cleared to return to action. It, however, was not enough to […] The post Eagles news: Why Nick Sirianni didn't call timeout after Jalen Hurts' injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was visibly frustrated by a sideline concussion evaluation that kept him off the field for a promising drive that ended in an Andy Dalton interception during Monday night's game against the Bears.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 6:14 AMEagles news: Why Nick Sirianni didn't call timeout after Jalen Hurts' injury scare
The good news: Jalen Hurts did not have a concussion. The bad news: The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Chicago Bears. The Eagles had a brief scare after Hurts had to visit the medical tent after absorbing a late hit from D’Marco Jackson in the second quarter on Monday. Fortunately, he was cleared to return to action. It, however, was not enough to […] The post Eagles news: Why Nick Sirianni didn't call timeout after Jalen Hurts' injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 1:52 AMNick Sirianni on Jalen Hurts medical check: "Doctors have to do their job"
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was visibly frustrated by a sideline concussion evaluation that kept him off the field for a promising drive that ended in an Andy Dalton interception during Monday night's game against the Bears.
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