Jalen Hurts injury prompts Eagles to pursue Andy Dalton, who declines
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback situation worsens as Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the entire 2026 season due to blood clot issues. After cutting Andy Dalton earlier in the month, the Eagles attempted to re-sign him, but Dalton opted to join the Atlanta Falcons instead. Tanner McKee started in Week 6, and Dalton's departure leaves the Eagles with him, Cole Payton, and Joe Milton as their quarterback options moving forward. The team may consider other quarterbacks as their depth chart faces uncertainty.
- •Jalen Hurts is out for the season due to blood clot issues.
- •Andy Dalton declines Eagles' offer after being released.
- •Tanner McKee is now the Eagles' starting quarterback for the remainder of the season.
- •Eagles may explore acquiring additional quarterbacks.
- •Dalton has signed with the Atlanta Falcons as a backup.
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Andy Dalton snubbing Eagles is latest blow to Philly’s season of doom
"With Jalen Hurts set to miss the remainder of 2026, the Eagles reportedly tried to bring Dalton back, but to no avail.
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