Rookie Jalen Hurts will remain the Philadelphia Eagles‘ starting quarterback for Sunday’s Week 16 game against the Dallas Cowboys, coach Doug Pederson announced Monday.
Hurts had a second straight strong start on Sunday, against the Arizona Cardinals, throwing for three touchdowns and running for another in a 33-26 loss.
Hurts ended 24-for-44 for 338 yards and rushed for 63 yards in a comeback bid that fell just short on the road.
The performance came on the day when it became clear that Carson Wentz isn’t interested in sticking around in Philadelphia if he remains the backup. Sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Wentz is not pleased with the way things have unfolded in the organization and wants to move on from the Eagles if the current situation continues, adding more pressure to a quarterback situation that promises to dominate the offseason.
ESPN’s Tim McManus contributed to this report.