Who will be the Eagles' starting QB tonight vs. Cowboys in Week 16?

Between Carson Wentz and Jalen Hurts' breakout seasons, Eagles fans are getting a sense of deja vu in 2022. With Wentz, the Eagles had a young quarterback breakout for the first big season of his career, but he suffered an injury in the final games. Now, amid a 13-1 run with the same team, Hurts' availability is in doubt.

What happened to the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback, and how long will he be out for?

What happened to Jalen Hurts?

Jalen Hurts at Philadelphia v Indianapolis

The quarterback led his team to a victory over the Chicago Bears last week in what seemed to be a routine win. However, in the ensuing days, the quarterback suffered a shoulder injury. Therefore, his status for Week 17 is in doubt, according to CBS Sports and numerous outlets.

As the battle against the Dallas Cowboys came into focus, the quarterback's ability to play in the game also came into focus in the worst way. The quarterback will miss the game and backup Gardner Minshew will be taking over. In his career, the backup is 8-14 but did have a 6-6 run with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019. He's thrown for 41 touchdowns and 12 interceptions since his debut that season.

How long will Jalen Hurts be out?

Jalen Hurts at Pittsburgh v Philadelphia

The quarterback was initially only ruled out for the upcoming tilt against the Dallas Cowboys, but rumblings are foreshadowing another missed game on top of that. According to Adam Schefter via CBS Sports, his status is uncertain for next week's game against the New Orleans Saints.

The quarterback has thrown for 22 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. Since he was drafted in 2020, he has thrown for 44 touchdowns and 18 interceptions and holds a 22-11 record.

His absence leaves Cowboys fans thinking they can make up the difference in the division race if they can beat the Eagles tonight and get on a roll.