Eagles rule out Jalen Hurts for Panthers game after blood clot movement
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will not play in Week 6 against Carolina after a follow-up ultrasound showed movement in a small superficial blood clot in his calf. The team said the decision was made out of caution, and Tanner McKee is expected to start. Hurts had played in London and practiced Wednesday before the latest scan.
Philadelphia will sit quarterback Jalen Hurts for its Week 6 matchup with Carolina. A follow-up scan Wednesday night showed the small superficial clot in his calf had shifted, prompting the team to hold him out while it decides on treatment. Tanner McKee is expected to take his place.
Hurts had been cleated in the Rams game on Oct. 4, sought calf treatment after practice Oct. 8, and practiced fully Wednesday before the latest ultrasound. He played in London after an initial scan found the clot, with doctors permitting activity and recommending another scan within 72 hours. McKee, a 2023 sixth-round pick from Stanford, has six career appearances.
The news could affect the Eagles’ on-field outlook and the team’s fans, who may face uncertainty about the quarterback position. It may also prompt broader discussion about athlete health and clot monitoring, especially when players continue competing after a diagnosis. For McKee, stepping into a high-pressure start could shape his career trajectory.