Jalen Hurts is ruled out for Eagles-Panthers game due to blood clot
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Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers due to a superficial blood clot in his calf. The team shared that Hurts sustained the injury during a game against the Los Angeles Rams two weeks ago. Although he had practiced fully leading up to this week, a follow-up ultrasound revealed troubling movement in the clot. The Eagles will determine his treatment course while monitoring his health.
- •Jalen Hurts is out for Week 6 against the Panthers.
- •He suffered a calf injury against the Rams two weeks ago.
- •An ultrasound revealed a superficial blood clot in his calf.
- •Tanner McKee will start in Hurts' place against Carolina.
- •The Eagles have lost three consecutive games.
- 6:13 PMESPN — Eagles QB Hurts ruled out vs. Panthers with blood clot
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Eagles' backup QB as Jalen Hurts deals with superficial blood clot?
- 5:29 PMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts out with blood clot
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles rule out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina with a blood clot
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Why Jalen Hurts is being ruled out by Eagles for Week 6 vs. Panthers
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Hurts will miss Eagles-Panthers game due to “superficial blood clot”
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Hurts ruled out due to blood clot
"PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina because of a blood clot in his calf.The Eagles said in a statement Thursday that Hurts was injured in a game two weeks against the Los Angeles Rams when he took a cleat to his calf area.
"Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers due to a superficial blood clot, the team announced Thursday.
"Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will not play in Week 6 due to a superficial blood clot in his leg, the team announced Thursday.
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External links- ESPNOct 15, 2026, 6:13 PMEagles QB Hurts ruled out vs. Panthers with blood clot
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers due to a superficial blood clot, the team announced Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 5:33 PMWho is Eagles' backup QB as Jalen Hurts deals with superficial blood clot?
Hurts will miss the Eagles' next game with a superficial blood clot
- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 5:29 PMPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts out with blood clot
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will not play in Week 6 due to a superficial blood clot in his leg, the team announced Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 5:14 PMEagles rule out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina with a blood clot
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina because of a blood clot in his calf.The Eagles said in a statement Thursday that Hurts was injured in a game two weeks against the Los Angeles Rams when he took a cleat to his calf area.
- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 5:13 PMWhy Jalen Hurts is being ruled out by Eagles for Week 6 vs. Panthers
This is a stunning piece of news for the Eagles and Hurts, and it's for a scary reason.
- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 5:12 PMJalen Hurts will miss Eagles-Panthers game due to “superficial blood clot”
The Eagles will suddenly be without their starting quarterback in Week 6.
- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 5:10 PMJalen Hurts ruled out due to blood clot
The Eagles have ruled Jalen Hurts out for Week 6.
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