Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve with blood clot

Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his calf. The Guardian reports he must miss at least four games and was injured against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 4. The Japan Times says Hurts will undergo treatment for the clot and miss Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, with backup Tanner McKee taking his place.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   17 Oct 2026, 22:33 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that the Eagles placed Hurts on injured reserve after disclosing his blood clot, and says he must miss at least four games following an injury against the Rams on Oct. 4.

2. The Japan Times

   18 Oct 2026, 04:49 UTCSource ↗

   The Japan Times reports Hurts will undergo treatment for the clot and miss Sunday's game against the Panthers, with backup Tanner McKee taking his place.