Jalen Hurts was lit up by an illegal hit by Bears linebacker D’Marco Jackson. The Eagles quarterback got up before authorities called a medical timeout and appeared to be fine, running toward the group.
But the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant ordered a concussion check for Hurts.
Andy Dalton replaced Hurts for four plays, the last of which was an interception he threw to Dillon Thieneman in the end zone.
Hurts had one foot out of bounds when Jackson hit him, sending Hurts airborne to the sideline.
The 15-yard penalty to Jackson was offset by a holding penalty on right tackle Lane Johnson.
Hurts appeared angry with the consultant as he exited the secondary medical tent.
The Eagles did not call a timeout in an attempt to buy time and get Hurts back in the game. He was cleared shortly after the interception.
The Bears lead 7-0, having failed to score after reaching the 1-yard line. They turned it over on downs and the Eagles drove to the Chicago 1 before Dalton’s eventual interception.
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