Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts ruled out vs. Panthers with calf blood clot
The gist
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers after a follow-up ultrasound showed movement in a small blood clot in his calf.
The Eagles are 2-3 and backup Tanner McKee is likely to fill in while the team decides on treatment.
How it unfolded
- Oct 4, 2026Hurts was cleated in the calf during the Eagles' game against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Oct 8, 2026Hurts visited the training room after practice requesting treatment for his calf, his first treatment session for the injury after practicing in full Wednesday and Thursday.
- Oct 10, 2026An ultrasound after the team's flight to London and walkthrough revealed a superficial blood clot; medical staff and doctors in London concluded Hurts could safely play.