Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is back after recovering from a concussion, just in time for a pivotal Wild Card playoff match against the Green Bay Packers. Hurts' return follows an incident in Week 16 against the Washington Commanders where he suffered the concussion. He admitted to not recalling the exact moment of the injury or the immediate aftermath.
This is Hurts' first experience returning from a concussion, and he described the disruption to his routine and the unpleasant symptoms he endured. He expressed gratitude for his faith in helping him through the recovery process. Hurts' injury is the latest in a string of concussions that have plagued the NFL this season. Several quarterbacks, including Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence, have suffered concussions, raising concerns about player safety.
Tagovailoa's multiple concussions sparked national debate and calls for his retirement. Lawrence's season ended prematurely due to an illegal hit that resulted in a suspension for the offending player. Other players, like Chris Olave and JD Bertrand, also experienced concussions, highlighting the prevalence of head injuries in the sport. Tragically, Alabama A&M University player Medrick Burnett Jr. lost his life after a head injury sustained during a game. Even at the high school and youth levels, there have been fatalities due to head injuries in football, including Caden Tellier in Alabama and Cohen Craddock in West Virginia.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) slides for a down as Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) makes a late hit during the second quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024, in Landover, Maryland. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
