Eagles weigh options on Jalen Hurts amid blood clot issue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 5:27 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles are considering their options regarding quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is dealing with a serious blood clot issue. Current reports indicate the team may not place him on injured reserve before Week 6. This strategy allows the Eagles to assess Hurt’s prognosis while managing other injury challenges. With Tanner McKee set to start, the decision on Hurts may hinge on the team's performance this weekend and the potential need for an extended absence.
- •Jalen Hurts faces a serious blood clot issue.
- •Eagles have not yet placed him on IR.
- •Tanner McKee will start for the Eagles.
- •Eagles assess outcomes before making a final decision.
- •Placing Hurts on IR would sideline him through Week 10.
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — Why Eagles don't have to rush to put Jalen Hurts on IR amid blood clot issue
"This issue for Jalen Hurts doesn't need an immediate IR solution.
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