PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WKBN) – Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett will get his first start of the season for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday after starting QB Jalen Hurts was officially ruled out with a concussion.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is set to get a chance with the Philadelphia Eagles this week after Jalen Hurts missed practice all week with a concussion. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni admitted that Hurts would have a tough time playing against the Dallas Cowboys,

Jalen Hurts is still in the NFL's concussion protocol, forcing the Philadelphia Eagles to play against Dallas without their star quarterback. The Eagles will turn to back up Kenny Pickett on Sunday because Hurts is still dealing with the lingering effects of a concussion suffered against Washington.