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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ruled out for Panthers game
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts out for Panthers game due to superficial blood clot.
In brief
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts out for Panthers game due to superficial blood clot. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ruled out for Sunday's Panthers game with a superficial blood clot. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ruled out
Jalen Hurts will not play against the Panthers due to a superficial blood clot.
“On Thursday, October 8th, Jalen visited the training room after practice requesting treatment for his calf”
Injury timeline
Hurts requested treatment after Rams game on Oct 4; ultrasound on Saturday revealed superficial blood clot.
“This was his first treatment session for the calf injury following the game, after having practiced in full both Wednesday and Thursday”
Medical assessment
Doctors confirmed activity and mobility were important; Jalen could safely play but needed follow-up ultrasound.
“Our medical staff and doctors in London reviewed the results and concluded that activity and mobility were important and that Jalen could safely play”
Follow-up ultrasound
Follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday showed movement in the blood clot; Hurts ruled out for Sunday game.
“On Wednesday night, a follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in the small blood clot”
Tanner McKee to start
Tanner McKee will start in place of Hurts for Sunday's Panthers game.
“Barring any unexpected roster moves, Tanner McKee will start in place of Hurts on Sunday”
Eagles injury report
Eagles listed 24 players on injury report with notable absences including Hurts and Saquon Barkley.
“The Eagles listed 24 players on their injury report on Wednesday”
Season impact
Eagles' 2026 season is going poorly with multiple key players injured.
“It's pretty safe to say that the Eagles' 2026 season is going poorly”
Next steps
Eagles will determine treatment course after follow-up ultrasound and return flight to Philadelphia.
“Doctors recommended a follow-up ultrasound within 72 hours of the game and the return flight to Philadelphia”
What happens next
Eagles will update on injury severity as they prepare for Sunday's Panthers game.
“We will update as we learn more about the severity of Hurts' injury”
The takeaway
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ruled out for Sunday's Panthers game with a superficial blood clot.
