The Philadelphia Eagles will have their star quarterback on the field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday for an NFC East division game against the Philadelphia Eagles. dallas cowboys.

While Jalen hurts is cleared, per the latest injury report, and expected to suit up in Week 10, the two-time Pro Bowler’s status for Sunday was briefly in doubt. On Friday, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni apparently let slip to reporters that Hurts sat out Wednesday’s practice because he was dealing with an unspecified ankle issue.

Sirianni quickly attempted to clarify, saying that Hurts was granted a “rest day” and did not have any injuries. When asked why Hurts was on the rest list when the 26-year-old hadn’t been before, the eagles The coach said, “Yeah, I was dealing with it, it was on the injury report. Dealing with the ankle. And, you know, making sure we’re cautious with everything.”

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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts watch during the game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on December 25, 2023. (Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

A member of the team’s media relations staff later noted that the list was categorized as “rest,” before another reporter asked if Hurts was dealing with an ankle injury. Sirianni said, “No. Rest.”

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Hurts was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice and was ultimately designated rested without injury. On Thursday and Friday, Hurts was listed as a full participant.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts talks with head coach Nick Sirianni during a timeout in the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on September 16. (Images by Bill Streicher-Imagn)

It took a few extra moments for Hurts to get off the turf during the Eagles’ Week 9 win over the jacksonville jaguars after he was fired after a fight. He did not enter the blue medical tent once he reached the bench and did not leave the game.

Hurts was not seen participating in individual drills with fellow quarterbacks Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee during the portion of practice that was open to reporters Wednesday.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts carries the ball during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on September 16. (Images by Eric Hartline-Imagn)

Hurts’ top receivers, AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith, will also be available this week. Brown has been dealing with a knee injury and Smith has a hamstring issue.

Meanwhile, there’s no doubt the Cowboys’ quarterback room is dealing with injury issues. Dak Prescott has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Eagles after suffering a hamstring injury last week against the Atlanta Falcons.

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On Friday, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones confirmed the team’s intentions to place Prescott on injured reserve.

“I think there’s probably no way he can come back in the four-week period, so we’ll put him there and have that spot on the list to use in terms of the next four weeks and go from there,” Jones told the station. dallas radio 105.3 The fan. “It’s obviously a difficult situation, very difficult, to lose him for that period of time, but we’re going to do what’s best for Dak, and right now I don’t think anyone knows if it’ll be four weeks, six.” weeks or season. “We’ll just have to continue to monitor that and see where it takes us.”

Cowboys backup QB Cooper Rush will handle starting duties on Sunday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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