Philadelphia Eagles sign QB Ian Book and RB Lew Nichols to the practice squad and release DB Tariq Castro-Fields.

Let go by Philadelphia

The Eagles have waived quarterback Ian Book, who joined the team shortly after Hurts suffered a concussion in Week 16. Book served as additional depth behind Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee but did not see any game action during his stint with the team. McKee started for the Eagles in Week 18, while Pickett took the reins in Week 17.

Since getting drafted in the fourth round by the New Orleans Saints, he’s jumped around multiple organizations every season, without having an active roster spot. While Book was on the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad, they waived him prior to the start of the season.

Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback Jalen Hurts returned to practice from a concussion ahead of his team's NFC Playoffs opener.

The Eagles on Tuesday waived quarterback Ian Book, which is a good sign for Jalen Hurts’ availability on Sunday.

After Hurts's concussion, the Eagles signed former Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book to the practice squad. This helped as backup Kenny Pickett suffered a ribs injury and a hard hit the week after. Third-string quarterback Tanner McKee stepped up for Pickett during the last two games.

And yet, the idea of Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett, and Tanner McKee all technically having a chance to earn the start in Week 19 makes things very tricky indeed, with fans holding their breath to see the final injury report before they can release their white knuckle grasp on life and get down to preparing their tailgating fare.

The Philadelphia Eagles have been without starting quarterback Jalen Hurts since he suffered a concussion during the first quarter of Week 16's loss to the

Kellen Moore is used to head coaching interviews. After the Eagles and Doug Pederson split ways in 2021, Moore was one of the guys they brought in for a head coaching interview. On top of that, he interviewed for the Vikings’ and Chargers’ head coaching jobs in 2022 and 2024 respectively.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts hasn't played since a Dec. 22 loss to the Washington Commanders because of a concussion, but there is