Eagles vs. Cowboys: Inactives announced for Week 17 matchup

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The Eagles host the Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field today and will be without Jalen Hurts (concussion). Kenny Pickett is set to start his first game as an Eagle with Tanner McKee backing him up and Ian Book (signed to the active roster Saturday) as the emergency third quarterback.

Linebacker Nakobe Dean, who was listed as doubtful on Friday’s injury report with an abdomen injury, is out for today’s game. Oren Burks is in line to start for Dean.

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The Eagles also placed wide receiver/punt returner Britain Covey on Injured Reserve as he is dealing with a neck injury.

Running back Will Shipley was ruled out with a concussion he suffered against Washington.

QB Jalen Hurts (concussion)

LANDOVER, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 22: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Hurts will miss his first game of the season.

QB Ian Book (emergency)

Aug 3, 2023; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ian Book (19) throws the ball during training camp at Novacare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Book is the emergency third quarterback and can only play if Pickett and Tanner McKee are ruled out.

LB Nakobe Dean (abdomen)

Nov 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) reacts after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (not pictured) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gallardo-Imagn Images

RB Will Shipley (concussion)

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: Kenny Pickett #7 hands the ball off to Will Shipley #28 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

OL Nick Gates

Nov 10, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Nick Gates (61) and center Cam Jurgens (51) and guard Landon Dickerson (69) stand on the field before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

T/G Darian Kinnard

Aug 15, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Darian Kinnard (72) blocks New England Patriots defensive end Keion White (99) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

G Trevor Keegan

Aug 9, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles guard Trevor Keegan (79) stands on the sidelines during the first half of a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports