Jalen Hurts Ruled Out Against Panthers With Calf Blood Clot
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of the Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers due to a superficial blood clot in his calf, causing the Eagles to shift from favorites to underdogs, with Tanner McKee expected…
Philadelphia, PA, October 15, 2026 —
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of the team’s Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers because of a superficial blood clot in his calf. Tanner McKee is expected to start at quarterback in Hurts’ place.
The news has also changed the Eagles’ standing in the matchup: the team shifted from favorites to underdogs after Hurts was ruled out. The trend summary does not specify the source of those odds, the size of the change or when it occurred.
No further details were provided about when the clot was identified, how it is being treated or how long Hurts may be unavailable. The summary also does not provide a game date, location, kickoff time or additional information about McKee’s preparation for the start.
For now, McKee is expected to lead Philadelphia against Carolina, while Hurts is set to miss the Week 6 contest. The information provided does not indicate whether the Eagles have announced any other changes to their plans or give an update on Hurts’ status beyond this game.
Story summarized from the original created by Ariel Simpson on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
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