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Jalen Hurts Absence Shifts Eagles' 2026 Outlook
Jalen Hurts' blood clot forces Eagles to reevaluate QB plans for 2026 and 2027.
In brief
Jalen Hurts' blood clot forces Eagles to reevaluate QB plans for 2026 and 2027. Jalen Hurts' blood clot ends his 2026 season, pushing Joe Milton into a potential starting role for the Eagles. Originally reported by Philadelphia Eagles On SI.
Jalen Hurts blood clot update
Philadelphia's starting signal-caller's blood clot moved from legs to lungs, forcing him to pause football activities.
“We anticipate that (Jalen) will have the opportunity to resume contact football activities when off the blood thinners”
Hurts' season ends
NFL insiders reported Jalen Hurts' 2026 season is over after playing without sleep in London.
“Jalen Hurts, who is out for the season after several blood clots were revealed in his lungs, has been undergoing tests for days”
Tanner McKee performance
Tanner McKee delivered a good-but-not-great performance against Panthers with 26-of-45 passes (57.8%).
“completing 26-of-45 passes (57.8%) for 215 passing yards (8.3 yards per completion)”
Joe Milton signed
Eagles signed Joe Milton to 53-man roster off Cowboys' practice squad for depth.
“The Eagles signed Milton to their 53-man roster off the Cowboys' practice squad last week”
Milton's potential role
Milton could compete for Eagles' QB2 role if McKee fails to improve.
“If McKee can't string together more impressive performances, the door could be open for Milton”
Milton's stats
Milton has 37-of-53 (69.8%) passing yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
“The former 2024 sixth-rounder played six games in relief during his time with the Patriots and Cowboys, going 37-of-53 (69.8%) in the pocket for 424 passing yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions, and a 90.4 passer rating”
Milton's mobility
Milton recorded 50 rushing yards (10.0 per attempt) versus McKee's 14 rushing yards (4.7 per attempt).
“Milton recorded 50 rushing yards (10.0 per attempt) and a first down on five carries in Dallas last season, whereas McKee sits at 14 rushing yards on three carries (4.7 per attempt) and two first downs”
Milton's opportunity
Milton could make first career NFL start against Steelers in Week 11 after bye week.
“Milton could make his first career NFL start at home against the Steelers in Week 11”
QB2 competition
Milton and McKee both set to hit restricted free agency in March 2027.
“Both quarterbacks are on expiring contracts and set to hit restricted free agency in March”
Eagles' QB room
Eagles' QB room remains unstable with Hurts out and McKee under scrutiny.
“Losing Hurts for the season is a massive blow to a Philadelphia team still trying to hit its stride”
Hurts' recovery
Hurts' agent Nicole Lynn expects no long-term effects from blood clot.
“We anticipate that he will have no long-term effects”
2026 season impact
Hurts' absence changes more than 2026 outlook for Joe Milton.
“The Eagles' 2026 season took a major shift on Monday when the latest news about quarterback Jalen Hurts's blood clot issue hit the internet”
2027 outlook
Milton's role in 2027 depends on Hurts' return timeline and performance.
“it's safe to say that Milton is staring at a huge opportunity that could shape not only the rest of the 2026 season but also his role in 2027”
What it means
Jalen Hurts' blood clot ends his 2026 season, pushing Joe Milton into a potential starting role for the Eagles.
