Eagles' Jalen Hurts Listed as Late Scratch vs. Patriots Due to Illness

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was a late scratch for Thursday night's preseason game against the New England Patriots because of an illness. 

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Hurts was instructed to rest for at least two days after being diagnosed with a stomach infection. 

Hurts initially took snaps during pre-game warmups but it was Joe Flacco who came out under center for the opening series: 

Hurts has taken first-team reps for the Eagles throughout the training camp and preseason, and he looked solid in his debut last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In limited action, the second-year signal-caller went 3-of-7 for 54 yards. 

The Eagles have yet to formally name a starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, but all signs to this point suggest he'll be Nick Sirianni's choice assuming he's at full strength.