Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will be out of action for at least a month after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his calf, the team announced on Saturday, October 17. Hurts, 28, was placed on injured reserve on Saturday afternoon and will miss at least the next four games, including the team’s showdown with the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 18. Backup quarterback Tanner McKee is set to step up in Hurts’ absence. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Saturday that the team’s decision to place Hurts on injured reserve came after consultations with multipl...
Philadelphia Eagles Announce Major Jalen Hurts News After Blood Clot Diagnosis
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Oct 18, 2026 • 1 hour ago
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