Jalen Hurts’ damaged finger appears to be like tremendous painful

Eagles’ QB Jalen Hurts returned to observe this week after clearing concussion protocol, and him with the ability to play on Sunday towards the Packers was probably the most notable half about it. However, whereas Hurts is ready to return to the sphere, it’s been slightly neglected that he’s nonetheless coping with a damaged finger on his non-throwing hand.

When the damaged finger was first revealed, Hurts admitted that it was “shattered,” and after his press convention on Friday, we acquired an opportunity to see simply how shattered it was.

In his first media availability in practically three weeks, the quarterback took his seat on stage with out carrying a splint or glove on his left hand. After re-watching the video, his damaged finger was on full show as he took a sip of water earlier than answering questions.

It’s exhausting to seize, however the finger tip to the primary knuckle is numerous shades of black and blue. (If you wish to see for your self, right here’s the video, from 0:05-0:20.) I hadn’t thought-about the place on his finger was damaged, but it surely definitely is sensible now that Hurts stated it affected how he performed — particularly associated to the turnover early towards the Steelers.

The QB not less than had a while the previous few weeks to let his finger heal, along with recovering from the concussion, and hopefully discovered some methods that may enable him to play as near regular as doable with a finger that appears something however.