Washington tight end Zach Ertz has cleared concussion protocol and will play on Sunday against one of his former teams, the Philadelphia Eagles, Commanders coach Dan Quinn told ESPN.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts left the game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday in the first quarter and was being evaluated for a concussion before being ruled out. Hurts was injured by a tackle from Washington's Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner at the end of an 11-yard run to the Washington 21.

With Hurts in the concussion protocol, he'll have to clear a five-step process before returning to game action for the Eagles.

Jalen Hurts left the Philadelphia Eagles’ Sunday, December 22, football game against the Washington Commanders after suffering a concussion. Hurts, 26, abruptly left the field in the middle of the first quarter after his head collided with the turf.

Kenny Pickett replaced Hurts on the drive and went 3 of 3 for 20 yards and a touchdown pass, a 4-yard throw to A.J. brown to give the Eagles an early 14-0 lead over the Commanders. Pickett targeted Brown on all three of his pass attempts, including a 10-yard completion for a first down on his first throw replacing Hurts.

Jalen Hurts is in the NFL’s concussion protocol, limiting his ability to practice for the Philadelphia Eagles' game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Hurts was knocked from the game after absorbing a hard hit after a scramble in the first quarter of Sunday's game vs. Washington.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out of his team's matchup against the Washington Commanders on Sunday after suffering a concussion.

Jalen Hurts was ruled out of the Philadelphia Eagles' game at the Washington Commanders on Sunday with a concussion.

Injury Update: QB Jalen Hurts is being evaluated for a concussion. Hurts was 1-4 passing for 11 yards and had three carries for 41 yards before exiting for the blue medical tent.

Chinn managed to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols ... and he's expected to remain the Commanders' defensive leader as the Falcons travel to Washington in Week 17.