# Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ruled out for Panthers game

> Eagles QB Jalen Hurts out for Panthers game due to superficial blood clot.
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/eagles-qb-jalen-hurts-ruled-out-against-panthers-with-superficial-blood-clot
- Published: 2026-10-15T17:32:14.907+00:00
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ruled out for Sunday's Panthers game with a superficial blood clot.