After Hurts's concussion, the Eagles signed former Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book to the practice squad. This helped as backup Kenny Pickett suffered a ribs injury and a hard hit the week after. Third-string quarterback Tanner McKee stepped up for Pickett during the last two games.

There are five phases in the protocol until clearance and the Eagles (14-3) have not said where Hurts was in the process. Sirianni did say that Hurts attended Saturday's walkthrough a day ahead of the Eagles' win over the New York Giants. Is Hurts still suffering from the lingering effects of the concussion?

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore did not sound like a coach concerned he could be entering the playoffs without his starting quarterback.

The Eagles were able to rest their starters in Week 18 against the New York Giants, giving them extra time to rest for the postseason. That was great, as everyone is dealing with

A handful of NFL teams already locked into the playoffs, including the Philadelphia Eagles, chose to rest their starting quarterback and several other key players in Week 18. However, the Eagles were the only one of four playoff-bound teams to pull off a victory with their backup quarterback in the game.