Jalen Hurts Diagnosed With Superficial Blood Clot in Calf
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his calf, an injury discovered after being hit during a recent game. This diagnosis will cause him to miss at least one upcoming game, leading to…
Salt Lake City, UT, October 16, 2026 —
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his calf after being hit during a recent game, according to the information provided. The diagnosis is expected to keep him out for at least one upcoming game.
Hurts’ absence creates an opportunity for backup quarterback Tanner McKee to start. The information provided does not confirm whether McKee has been named the starter, or identify which upcoming game Hurts is expected to miss.
The diagnosis has prompted questions about Hurts’ immediate future with the team, but no further details about his status or a return timeline were provided. The timing of the hit, the date of the diagnosis and the specific game in which the injury occurred were also not stated.
The description characterizes the clot as superficial. No additional medical information, treatment details or comments from Hurts, the Eagles or medical staff were included. As a result, the extent of the expected absence beyond at least one game remains unclear.
For now, the available information establishes that Hurts is set to miss at least one game and that McKee is a potential replacement in the starting role. Whether McKee will start, and when Hurts might return, have not been specified.
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