# NFL analyst doubts Eagles' Jalen Hurts injury strategy

> NFL Network analyst Michael Robinson questions if Eagles are using Jalen Hurts' injury to move on from QB.
- Title: NFL analyst doubts Eagles' Jalen Hurts injury strategy
- Summary: NFL Network analyst Michael Robinson questions if Eagles are using Jalen Hurts' injury to move on from QB. NFL Network analyst Michael Robinson says Eagles…
- Keywords: michael robinson, jalen hurts, philadelphia eagles, nfl, eagles quarterback, injury, draft picks, tanner mckee, cole payton, joe miltin, news, entertainment
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/sports/michael-robinson-has-doubts-about-eagles-jalen-hurts-story
- Published: 2026-10-17T00:16:00+00:00
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- Topics: michael robinson, jalen hurts, philadelphia eagles, nfl, eagles quarterback, injury, draft picks, tanner mckee, cole payton, joe miltin, news, entertainment
## NFL analyst doubts eagles jalen hurts injury
NFL Network analyst Michael Robinson thinks the Eagles might be using Jalen Hurts' injury to move on from the quarterback.

> They’re incentivized to go into the draft and maybe look for a quarterback
## Hurts' injury timeline
Hurts was sidelined this week after a superficial blood clot in his calf from the Eagles' 24-20 loss to the Rams on Oct. 4.
## Medical timeline
Medical experts say the blood clot could sideline Hurts for at least 45 days, with reassessment needed for treatment.
## Eagles' backup plan
The Eagles will start Tanner McKee with rookie Cole Payton in the No. 2 role, and reportedly signed Joe Milton from the Cowboys' practice squad.
## Key takeaway

NFL Network analyst Michael Robinson says Eagles might be using Jalen Hurts' injury as a pretext to trade him before his 2028 contract ends.