Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve, out for Eagles-Commanders matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 8:18 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been placed on injured reserve and will miss the Week 8 game against the Washington Commanders. Hurts is dealing with a blood clot, which has raised concerns about his health. This decision follows consultations with multiple medical professionals. The Eagles will now face the Commanders without their starting quarterback, who previously held an 8-3 record against them. The Commanders play a game against the San Francisco 49ers before facing the Eagles.
- •Jalen Hurts moves to injured reserve due to a blood clot.
- •Hurts will not play against the Washington Commanders in Week 8.
- •Eagles' decision follows consultations with medical experts.
- •Hurts has an 8-3 record against the Commanders.
- •The Commanders face the 49ers before their matchup with the Eagles.
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Commanders won’t face Eagles QB Jalen Hurts in NFL Week 8
"The Eagles are reportedly moving star quarterback Jalen Hurts to injured reserve; QB won’t face Commanders in Week 8
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