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Sirianni Backs Hurts' Concussion Evaluation

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni defended the medical team's decision to sideline Jalen Hurts for concussion evaluation during Monday's game against the Bears, emphasizing player safety.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts expressed frustration during Monday night's game against the Bears when a sideline concussion evaluation kept him off the field for a crucial drive that ended in an Andy Dalton interception.

"Obviously frustrating," Sirianni told ESPN at halftime, "but the doctors have to do their job. They got to protect these guys." The Eagles coach noted he was disappointed Hurts couldn't participate in the situation but acknowledged the league's emphasis on player safety. Unlike Giants coach Brian Daboll, who faced league punishment for similar circumstances last season, Sirianni stayed away from the medical evaluation area. slot-chickenroad.org