The Eagles have been quiet about quarterback Jalen Hurts’s availability, but the most significant indicator of his readiness could be the departure of a recent signee. With preparation for the NFC Wild Card game against the Packers looming, Philadelphia waived signal-caller Ian Book.

The Eagles waived Ian Book on Tuesday, an indication that the team believes Jalen Hurts will be back for Sunday's playoff game against Green Bay.

Officially, the Eagles are not saying whether quarterback Jalen Hurts will be cleared from the concussion protocol in time to play Sunday against the Packers.

The Philadelphia Eagles have waived quarterback Ian Book, which indicates that Jalen Hurts will likely play in the team’s playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. The Eagles signed Book after Hurts suffered a concussion in the Week 16 game against the Washington Commanders.

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.

With two quarterbacks dealing with injuries this week, the Eagles may be turning to a familiar face for some depth.

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

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is expected to practice Wednesday after missing Philadelphia's final two games with a concussion.

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.