- The Philadelphia Eagles will be without Jalen Hurts on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, but the immediate absence is only part of the story.
- Hurts has been ruled out because of a superficial blood clot in his calf, according to the Eagles’ statement.
- A follow-up ultrasound showed movement in the small clot, which led to Hurts being ruled out for Sunday.
- Tanner McKee is expected to start against Carolina, with Cole Payton behind him, but the team has not yet provided a fuller timeline for Hurts’ return.
- “Jalen will be out for Sunday’s game vs. the Panthers as we determine the appropriate course of treatment,” the team said.
- Through five games, Hurts has completed 57.8% of his passes for 933 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions.
Eagles rule out Jalen Hurts for Panthers, but the bigger question is what comes next
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Sources & Referenced Reporting
- CBS Sports, “Jalen Hurts ruled out of Eagles' Week 6 matchup vs. Panthers due to superficial blood clot,” Oct. 15, 2026.
- insidetheiggles.com, “Eagles ruling out Jalen Hurts with a blood clot adds scary element to 2026,” Oct. 15, 2026.
- Philadelphia Eagles, “Statement from the Philadelphia Eagles on QB Jalen Hurts,” Oct. 15, 2026.
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