Former Pitt Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett won't start for the Philadelphia Eagles in their regular season finale, despite starting the past two contests. The Eagles didn't place Pickett on the inactives list ahead of kickoff against the rival New York Giants at home,

After replacing injured starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Kenny Pickett beat the Dallas Cowboys with broken ribs.

PHILADELPHIA − Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett left the game with a little more than 8 minutes left in the third quarter Sunday when he was hit in the ribs by Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons on a touchdown pass to A.J. Brown.

Kenny Pickett, who grew up cheering for the Eagles, was Philadelphia's starting quarterback Sunday against Dallas before a rib injury forced him out of the game in the third quarter.

Hurts (concussion) again missed practice, casting doubt on his availability against Dallas. Pickett is glad he's had time in practice to work with the receivers: "Timing is everything."

The Philadelphia Eagles may be down to their third-string quarterback in Sunday’s regular-season finale against the New York Giants. Luckily, the Eagles have locked up the NFC East, but should they worry?