# Jalen Hurts Absence Shifts Eagles' 2026 Outlook > Jalen Hurts' blood clot forces Eagles to reevaluate QB plans for 2026 and 2027. - Title: Jalen Hurts Absence Shifts Eagles' 2026 Outlook | Shortify - Summary: 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… - Keywords: jalen hurts, eagles, joe miltin, nfl, tanner mckee, seahawks, philadelphia, blood clot, qb2, 2026 season, 2027 season, nfl free agency - Source: Philadelphia Eagles On SI — https://si.com/nfl/eagles/onsi/jalen-hurts-s-absence-changes-more-than-2026-outlook-for-joe-milton-01m5apt9ssap - Published: 2026-10-19T19:52:19+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: jalen hurts, eagles, joe miltin, nfl, tanner mckee, seahawks, philadelphia, blood clot, qb2, 2026 season, 2027 season, nfl free agency ## 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 ## Key takeaway Jalen Hurts' blood clot ends his 2026 season, pushing Joe Milton into a potential starting role for the Eagles.