Nick Foles will start at quarterback for the remainder of the season, Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid announced Monday.
Foles has started in place of Michael Vick, who has been out with a concussion, for the past three weeks. Reid said Vick is in Stage 4 of the NFL’s five-stage concussion protocol system and is showing signs of improvement.
But Reid made it clear that Foles will start even when Vick is cleared to return.
Foles was 22-of-34 for 251 yards and one touchdown in Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys. He has thrown for 793 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions and has a passer rating of 73.3. Vick struggled this season, committing 14 turnovers in nine games.
Reid also gave an update on running back LeSean McCoy, who has missed the past two games with a concussion. The Eagles’ starter is in Stage 3 of the concussion program, he said.
McCoy’s replacement has excelled in his place, although Philadelphia’s slide has continued.
The Eagles lost their eighth straight game Sunday despite 169 yards rushing and two touchdowns from Bryce Brown. Last week he set a team rookie record with 178 yards on the ground.
