# Jalen Hurts on injured reserve

> Eagles QB Jalen Hurts misses at least four games after blood clot injury.
- Title: Jalen Hurts on injured reserve · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts misses at least four games after blood clot injury. Eagles' Jalen Hurts will go on injured reserve for at least four games due to a…
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- Published: 2026-10-17T20:08:32.546+00:00
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## Jalen Hurts on injured reserve
Eagles will be without starting quarterback Jalen Hurts for at least four games.
## Blood clot injury
Hurts has been placed on injured reserve because of a blood clot, the team announced.
## Previous ESPN report
That comes after a previous ESPN report said the Eagles hadn’t even discussed putting Hurts on injured reserve.
## Next four games
The Eagles’ next four games are against the Panthers, Cowboys, Commanders, and Giants, then have their bye.
## Possible return after bye
It’s possible that Hurts could be back after the bye but he’s currently considered out indefinitely.
## Backup quarterback
Tanner McKee will start while rookie Cole Payton is McKee’s backup and Joe Milton is the No. 3 quarterback.
## Key takeaway

Eagles' Jalen Hurts will go on injured reserve for at least four games due to a blood clot, missing the team's next four matchups.