Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni may have accidentally revealed quarterback Jalen Hurts' injury during Friday's press conference.
Hurts was considered rested and missed practice on Wednesday, but Sirianni was asked about that on Friday.
“Yeah, you know, he was on the ankle injury report. We're just making sure we're being cautious with everything,” Sirianni said.
When Sirianni turned to the Eagles' public relations staff next to the podium, several reporters pointed out that Hurts was not actually on the injury report.
A spokesperson said, “It was a rest.''
Sirianni quickly corrected him, saying, “I was resting, yes, sorry.”
When a reporter asked the coach if Hurts was dealing with an ankle issue, Sirianni smiled and shook his head.
According to to ESPNHearts has been dealing with a minor ankle problem in recent weeks.
In theory, falsifying injury reports should be a major concern for the NFL, given how much money is at stake between the jobs of league officials and gambling among fans, but in reality It would be difficult for the NFL to prove that, and there is little evidence. If there are serious consequences for teams that do that.
Hurts has had previous ankle issues and underwent surgery during the 2023 offseason to remove “hardware” that was placed in his ankle after an injury sustained while playing for the University of Alabama in 2018.
After starting 2-2, the Eagles head to Dallas this Sunday afternoon for an NFC East rivalry game and have won four straight.
The Cowboys are expected to be without star quarterback Dak Prescott, who injured his hamstring in last Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Longtime backup Cooper Rush is expected to be Dallas' starting QB.
The Eagles are currently in first place in the NFC East with a 7-2 record and a half-game lead over the Commanders.
