What happened to Jalen Hurts?
Latest update on Eagles QB after injury scare vs Bears Jalen Hurts was scrambling near the sideline when he was hit by Chicago defenders.
Updated on: Sep 29, 2026, 08:00:03 IST By Ojas Jaiswal Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Jalen Hurts briefly exited the Philadelphia Eagles' Week 3 matchup against the Chicago Bears after taking a hard hit during the second quarter.
Jalen Hurts briefly exited the Philadelphia Eagles' Week 3 matchup against the Chicago Bears. (AP Photo) What happened to Jalen Hurts?
The Eagles quarterback was scrambling near the sideline when he was hit by Chicago defenders.
Hurts remained on the turf briefly after the play before heading to the medical tent, where he underwent a concussion evaluation following the late hit.
Hurts was hit by Bears linebacker D’Marco Jackson near the sideline after escaping pressure.
Jackson was penalized for unnecessary roughness, but the call was offset by a holding penalty against Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson.
A short time later, ESPN cameras showed Hurts briefly looking out from the Eagles’ blue medical tent, while Andy Dalton stayed under center for the remainder of Philadelphia’s possession.
Hurts appeared frustrated and was heard shouting something as he emerged from the blue medical tent.
The 28-year-old was sidelined for four plays as backup Andy Dalton took over at quarterback.
Bears?
Controversy explained as Eagles QB blasts refs; Andy Dalton enters Before his brief exit, Hurts had completed 5 of 7 attempts for 46 yards without a touchdown or interception, posting an 89.0 passer rating with 1:52 left in the second quarter.
Hurts cleared to return after brief exit Philadelphia later confirmed that Hurts had passed his evaluation and was cleared to return to the game.
“QB Jalen Hurts was evaluated for a concussion and cleared to return,” the Eagles tweeted on X.
He returned to the field as Philadelphia played out the final minutes of the first half in Chicago.
Eagles miss scoring chance With Hurts sidelined in the medical tent, the Eagles failed to capitalize on a goal-line opportunity from the one-yard line.
Dalton then threw an interception, bringing an end to Philadelphia's scoring chance.
Eagles likely would have relied on their tush push in that situation, giving them a strong opportunity to finish the drive with a touchdown.
It proved to be a significant missed chance for Philadelphia to generate some momentum in a first half where the Eagles had struggled to find any.
The Eagles entered halftime trailing the Bears 10-7.
Deep Dive Powered ByAsk HT ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ojas Jaiswal Ojas Jaiswal is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, currently working with the US Desk, where he covers a wide spectrum of American sports and global news developments.
From high-intensity NFL moments on the field to the latest off-court NBA storylines, he specializes in delivering engaging, audience-driven stories that blend factual accuracy with compelling narratives.
A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Bennett University, Ojas brings over two years of experience in digital journalism.
Before joining Hindustan Times, he worked with EssentiallySports, a leading digital sports media platform catering to American sports audiences, where he contributed across multiple editorial and engagement-focused roles.
He also interned with Times Network at the Sports Desk, producing articles and video content across diverse sports, ranging from Formula 1 to football.
Known for his commitment to factual and accurate reporting, Ojas was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Editing during his college years.
Beyond sports journalism, he closely follows international affairs and global developments, while also exploring documentaries from different cultures and regions around the world.
