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To view Jalen Hurts as the Eagles’ likely quarterback of the future would be a mistake. The most likely scenario is that Hurts is not the long-term answer. That’s not me being harsh and counting a guy out before he even starts a game. That’s just what history tells us. From 2008 to 2017 (I’m using this range so that we get at least three full years of each player), 24 quarterbacks were taken on Day 2 of the draft. Among that group, six became starters: Russell Wilson, Derek Carr, Colin Kaepernick, Nick Foles, Andy Dalton and Jimmy Garoppolo. This is not complex math, but we can say that the chances based on that sample of finding a starter in the second or third round is roughly 25 percent.

Related players: Carson Wentz

The story went on to say the one thing the Eagles cannot do is convince themselves that Hurts is the guy after a four-game sample. The goal should just be information gathering. It’s possible they learn that the offensive system and surrounding talent aren’t the problem, and the issues were even more Wentz-related than suspected. It’s also possible they discover the offensive system and surrounding talent are the problem, and it doesn’t really matter who’s playing quarterback, the story all said. The author said given that Hurts had a shortened offseason and no preseason, he would expect that we’d see a heavy QB-inclusive run game and a simplified passing game in which he’s encouraged to take off if he doesn’t like what he sees - for those interested in plugging in Hurts for Week 14.

Doug Pederson has named Jalen Hurts his starting quarterback for Sunday, the Eagles announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Related players: Carson Wentz

This is a move that seemed obvious but could also end up having major ramifications for the future of the Eagles and Wentz, the story said. It will be Hurts' first start. The story also said, ultimately, the goal might still be to fix Wentz, but Pederson couldn’t ignore the spark that Hurts gave the Eagles on Sunday in the 30-16 loss to the Packers. Peterson mentioned Hurts created more time to make plays, but certainly wasn't perfect against the Packers.

C. J. Uzomah’s rehabilitation from a torn Achilles is going well.

The Cincinnati Bengals tight end updated The Enquirer on his rehab process.

“It’s good, it’s really good. After talking to trainers and people, I’m ahead of schedule,” Uzomah told The Enquirer. “It’s really good. They like the progress with it. I’m walking and doing everything that they are saying. It’s going really well.”

Uzomah is expected to be cleared for full activity in March. The story went on to say Uzomah suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in the team’s Week 2 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Cincinnati placed him on injured reserve on Sept. 18. Prior to his injury, Uzomah was off to the best two-game start of his career. The 6-foot-6 tight end had eight catches for 87 yards and one touchdown in two contests this year. The touchdown ball that he caught versus Cleveland was the first TD pass of quarterback Joe Burrow’s career.

Eagles quarterback Doug Pederson benched quarterback Carson Wentz for Jalen Hurts on Sunday, but he hasn’t decided whether that was more than just a one-time thing.

Pederson said this morning on WIP that he hasn’t made up his mind about whether he’ll start Wentz or Hurts on Sunday against the Saints.

As the story said, Hurts would seem to be the obvious choice after giving the Eagles a spark in Sunday’s loss to the Packers. But the story also added Pederson insisted he hasn’t decided yet and will announce it publicly when he knows.

The Eagles took out QB Carson Wentz during the third quarter against the Packers and Jalen Hurts saw a complete series for the first time in his career.

Hurts’ run started with a very nice deep pass for fellow rookie Jalen Raegor, but the offense stalled out after that, including a holding penalty that killed any momentum. We’ll see if this is finally a sign of things to come in Philadelphia.

Eagles TE Zach Ertz does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, according to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Related Player: Dallas Goedert

Ertz has not been Ertzian for roughly a calendar year, but his addition is another trusted offensive player for Carson Wentz. Ertz should be a top 15 tight end going forward.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has been starting to get first-team reps at practice, ahead of Carson Wentz.

No word yet on if the Eagles will actually make the change yet, despite many fans and media calling for the benching of Wentz. It will be quite interesting over the next day or so, leading up to the Monday night tilt with the Seahawks. Pederson has taken a liking to Hurts in some packages this season and in some two-point plays. The Eagles need some kind of speak soon or heads could be rolling.