Hurts sidelined with calf injury, McKee to start against Panthers
Hurts out with calf blood clot; McKee starts Week 6.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts ruled out for Week 6 game against Carolina Panthers due to superficial blood clot in calf sustained from contact during October 4th game against Los Angeles Rams; backup Tanner McKee to start.
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2026-10-16 to 2026-10-28 · UTC publication dates
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Tanner McKee to start at quarterback for Philadelphia Eagles against Carolina Panthers
Tanner McKee will start at quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles in place of the injured Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. This decision follows the ruling out of Hurts due to his superficial blood clot injury.
Eagles quarterback sustained calf injury from contact during Rams game
Jalen Hurts was struck by a cleat from an opposing player during the Philadelphia Eagles' game against the Los Angeles Rams on October 4th, resulting in a calf injury. Hurts did not initially report symptoms or request treatment until October 8th, after practicing in full on multiple days following the incident.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ruled out for Week 6 game against Carolina Panthers
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a superficial blood clot discovered in his calf. The injury originated from being cleated (struck by another player's cleat) during the Eagles' game against the Los Angeles Rams on October 4th. An ultrasound performed on Saturday after the team's flight to London initially showed the blood clot, and doctors cleared Hurts to play. However, a follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday night revealed movement in the blood clot, prompting the decision to sideline him pending further medical evaluation.
Follow-up ultrasound shows movement in Eagles QB's blood clot
A second ultrasound performed on Wednesday night revealed movement in the small blood clot in Jalen Hurts' calf. This finding prompted medical staff to determine that further treatment was needed and that Hurts should not play in the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers.
Medical evaluation reveals superficial blood clot in Eagles QB's calf
An ultrasound examination performed on Saturday during the Eagles' time in London revealed a superficial blood clot in Jalen Hurts' calf. Medical staff and doctors in London initially concluded that activity and mobility were appropriate and that Hurts could safely play. A follow-up ultrasound scheduled within 72 hours of the game was recommended.
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