The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing to see their star quarterback on the field in Arlington, Texas on Sunday for an NFC East tilt against him. Dallas Cowboys.

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

Sirianni quickly tried to clarify, saying Hurts was given a “rest day” and did not suffer an injury. When asked why Hurts was listed for rest when the 26-year-old had not previously been, the eagles The coach said, “Yeah, he was dealing with — he was on the injury report. It deals with the ankle. And, you know, let’s make sure we’re careful with everything.”

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

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

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Hurts was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice and eventually received the non-injury rest designation. 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 during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on September 16. (Bill Streicher-Images)

Hurts needed a few extra moments to get off the grass during the Eagles’ Week 9 win Jacksonville Jaguars after being fired following a fight. He didn’t go into the blue medical tent once he got to the sideline and he didn’t come out of 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 on 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. (Eric Hartline-Images)

Hurts’ top wide 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 problem.

Meanwhile, there’s no question the Cowboys’ quarterback room is dealing with injury issues. Dak Prescott has been ruled out of 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 the bench.

“I think he probably can’t come back in the four-week window, so we’ll put him in there and have that roster spot to use for the next four weeks and go from there,” Jones. the Dallas radio station said 105.3 The ventilator. “Obviously a tough, tough situation, losing him for that amount of time, but we’re going to do what’s in Dak’s best interest and right now I don’t think anybody knows if it’s going to be four weeks, six. weeks or the season we’ll just have to keep monitoring this and see where it takes us.

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

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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