Eagles face tough decisions after placing Jalen Hurts on injured reserve
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 3:21 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles are grappling with Jalen Hurts' placement on injured reserve due to a blood clot issue, which will sideline him for at least the next four games. This situation has prompted discussions around the possibility of the Eagles trading valuable players before the November 10 trade deadline. Sports analyst Jimmy Kempski suggests that retooling for the future may now be a 'no-brainer' move for the organization. Several players, including Saquon Barkley and Dallas Goedert, could potentially be on the trade block as the team assesses its 2026 playoff aspirations after a rough start to the season.
- •Jalen Hurts sidelined for at least four games due to injury.
- •Eagles may consider trading valuable players at the deadline.
- •Analyst suggests a retooling strategy following Hurts' IR news.
- •Potential trade targets include Saquon Barkley and Dallas Goedert.
- •Eagles are assessing playoff chances after a challenging start.
- 3:21 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles urged to make 'no-brainer' trade deadline decision after Jalen Hurts IR news
"This Jalen Hurts news has completely changed the outlook of this Eagles' season.
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