Washington tight end Zach Ertz has cleared concussion protocol and will play on Sunday against one of his former teams, the Philadelphia Eagles, Commanders coach Dan Quinn told ESPN.

Luke McCaffrey is carving out a new niche for himself. The former Rice standout might be a work in progress after transitioning to the wide receiver spot in college. However, one thing that cannot be disputed is McCaffrey’s athleticism.

Kenny Pickett replaced Hurts on the drive and went 3 of 3 for 20 yards and a touchdown pass, a 4-yard throw to A.J. brown to give the Eagles an early 14-0 lead over the Commanders. Pickett targeted Brown on all three of his pass attempts, including a 10-yard completion for a first down on his first throw replacing Hurts.

Zach Ertz is playing for the Washington Commanders against the Philadelphia Eagles a week after leaving their last game because of a concussion

Jalen Hurts left the Philadelphia Eagles’ Sunday, December 22, football game against the Washington Commanders after suffering a concussion. Hurts, 26, abruptly left the field in the middle of the first quarter after his head collided with the turf.

With Hurts in the concussion protocol, he'll have to clear a five-step process before returning to game action for the Eagles.

Chinn managed to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols ... and he's expected to remain the Commanders' defensive leader as the Falcons travel to Washington in Week 17.

Jalen Hurts is in the NFL’s concussion protocol, limiting his ability to practice for the Philadelphia Eagles' game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Our expert picks on Eagles vs. Cowboys matchup, and if Jalen Hurts or Kenny Pickett can lead the Birds to a win

Jalen Hurts was knocked out of the Eagles' Week 16 game against the Commanders with a concussion. Will he be able to play in Week 17 vs. the Cowboys?

The Philadelphia Eagles have some big questions to answer heading into their Week 17 clash against the Dallas Cowboys. Philadelphia had some bad luck in Week 16