Eagles at Jets inactives: Jalen Hurts ruled out, Gardner Minshew to start at QB

The Philadelphia #Eagles have officially ruled out Jalen Hurts for Week 13 at the #Jets, and that means Gardner #Minshew to start at QB

The Eagles are set to officially announce their inactive list for Week 13, and quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out.

With the news, Gardner Minshew will make his first start of the 2021 season after being acquired via trade from the Jaguars.

Updated Eagles’ 53 man roster for Week 13 matchup vs. Jets with news and notes

Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets: Updated 53 man roster for Week 13 with news and notes

The Eagles are set to board a bus in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and as the team prepares to take the field at MetLife Stadium — the 53 man roster has been updated.

Jordan Howard is out with a knee injury and that means Kenneth Gainwell could see an increased role behind Miles Sanders and Boston Scott, who’ll play after missing the week of practice due to a non-covid related illness.

Here’s your update look at the 53-man roster with news and notes.

Takeaways from the news that Gardner Minshew is expected to start at QB in place of injured Jalen Hurts

Takeaways from the news that Gardner #Minshew is now expected to start at QB for the Philadelphia #Eagles in place of injured Jalen #Hurts

The Eagles will be without star quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday’s matchup against the Jets according to Derrick Gunn.

Hurts was confident this week that he would play, even stating such to reporters despite being a limited participant in practice this week.

With Hurts limited, backup quarterback Gardner Minshew saw an increased workload. Here are several takeaways and observations.

Eagles open as road favorites over the Jets in Week 13

According to @Tipico sportsbooks, the Philadelphia #Eagles open as 6.5-point road favorites over the New York #Jets in Week 13

The Eagles and Jets matched up during the preseason, but that was more about cutting down rosters and evaluating young talent.

Sunday’s matchup will be a far different meeting, with Philadelphia (5-7) looking to regain their footing after a humbling 13-7 loss to the Giants.

The Eagles are opening as an almost 7-point favorite over the 3-7 Jets who’ll have Zach Wilson at quarterback on Sunday. Philadelphia could be without quarterback Jalen Hurts after he suffered an ankle injury on Monday.

Jalen Hurts dealing with ankle injury that could impact his status for Week 13 vs. Jets

Philadelphia #Eagles quarterback Jalen #Hurts is dealing with an ankle injury that could impact his status for Week 13 vs. the New York #Jets

As the Eagles deal with the disappointment of Sunday’s loss and start preparation for Sunday’s matchup against the Jets, the team could be without quarterback Jalen Hurts.

Philadelphia’s starter since Week 13 of last season, Hurts has a “sore” ankle according to head coach Nick Sirianni.

On Monday Sirianni told reporters that he’ll have an update on Hurts’ status for Week 13 on Wednesday but he is hopeful the dual-threat QB will be able to play against the Jets.

The Eagles have a Bye in Week 14 after their game against the Jets, and the team could look to rest Hurts for two more weeks.

If Hurts can’t play, Gardner Minshew would make his first start as an Eagle.

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Gardner Minshew is in for the Eagles. His sleeves are not.

Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew sported an unorthodox look when he took the field for Philadelphia.

 

After seeing the Philadelphia Eagles acquire quarterback Gardner Minshew via a trade, fans wondered when the former Jaguars quarterback would see his first action in green. Thanks to a huge lead in Detroit over the Lions, Minshew made his first appearance for the Eagles on Sunday.

It seems his sleeves, however, did not make the trip:

Sporting an…unorthodox look to his uniform, Minshew took the field.

As you might expect, Twitter was full of jokes.

 

In perfect Minshew fashion, the quarterback immediately led the Eagles on a scoring drive to push their lead over Detroit to 41-0. On the drive, Minshew hit on both of his passes for 11 yards.

Who needs sleeves?

 

 

Eagles vs. Lions inactives: Eric Wilson won’t dress for matchup against Detroit

After playing the bulk of the snaps in Week 1, Philadelphia Eagles Eric Wilson will be inactive against the Detroit Lions after seeing his playing time decrease each week.

After an offseason of value-free agent signings, it was assumed that Eric Wilson would finally relieve some of the Eagles’ struggles at linebacker.

After playing 85% of the snaps in Week 1, the former Vikings linebacker will be inactive against the Lions after seeing his playing time decrease each week.

Here are the rest of your inactive for Week 8.

5 takeaways from Eagles trading Joe Flacco to the Jets

5 takeaways from Philadelphia Eagles trading Joe Flacco to the New York Jets, Gardner Minshew getting closer to taking meaningful snaps

The Eagles traded veteran backup quarterback Joe Flacco to the Jets in exchange for a late-round draft pick.

The pick is a 2022 conditional sixth-round selection that can turn into a fifth-rounder based on Flacco’s playing time, according to Adam Schefter.

The Eagles also signed former Dolphins quarterback Reid Sinnett off the waiver wire.

Here are five takeaways from the move.

Eagles claim QB Reid Sinnett off of waivers from the Dolphins

Philadelphia Eagles claim QB Reid Sinnett off of waivers from the Miami Dolphins

The Eagles are all about evaluating the quarterback position and the team just added another potential big-time arm, this time by adding former Dolphins quarterback, Reid Sinnett.

Sinnett was promoted to the active roster in Week 3 and had served as the backup to Jacoby Brissett while Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined with fractured ribs.

Sinnett joined the Dolphins practice squad last summer. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Tampa Bay after the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Gardner Minshew among five Eagles inactive for season opener vs. Atlanta

Gardner Minshew among five Eagles inactive for season opener vs. Atlanta

The Eagles released their inactives list for Sunday’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, and Gardner Minshew is among five not dressed.

Joe Flacco will be the backup to starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, while Landon Dickerson and Rodney McLeod both are out rehabbing from knee injuries.

Davion Taylor (hamstring) and Mac McCain are also out.

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