Eagles learn Hurts will miss game as McKee enters huddle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 11:01 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Eagles learn Hurts will miss game as McKee enters huddle

Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles discovered Jalen Hurts would not play against Carolina when Tanner McKee stepped into the huddle during a Thursday walkthrough. Right guard Tyler Steen noted players were surprised as they prepared for the Panthers. Hurts is sidelined due to a superficial blood clot, confirmed by an ultrasound that revealed movement in the clot. The Eagles announced Hurts' absence shortly after practice began. McKee is set to lead the offense in his place. Hurts was seen at the facility afterward and reportedly remained in good spirits.

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Status Watch

•Jalen Hurts ruled out for game due to a blood clot.
•Tanner McKee stepped in as starting quarterback during practice.
•Eagles announced Hurts' status just after the walkthrough.
•Ultrasound revealed movement in Hurts' blood clot.
•Hurts observed at the facility following the announcement.

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11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles learned that Hurts was out when McKee entered the huddle during practice

What they're saying

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According to Cayden Steele of NJ.com, Tanner McKee enter the Eagles' huddle and that's when some players learned that Jalen Hurts would miss Sunday's game against Carolina
— Yahoo Sports

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