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Eagles Make Major Jalen Hurts Injury Announcement
Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers because of a superficial blood clot.
What has been reported
In its October 15 statement, Philadelphia said an ultrasound performed in London revealed a superficial blood clot following a calf injury. The team said doctors reviewed the findings and cleared Hurts to play that week.
NFL.com reports that Hurts is now ruled out against Carolina. This article does not project a return date or make a medical prognosis.
Watch our reaction
Our take: his health comes first
This is brutal news for Jalen Hurts. Obviously, losing him has a major impact on the Eagles, but right now we're just praying for him to get better. The football implications matter. His health matters more.
The closing assessment is our commentary. The diagnosis and game status above are attributed to the sources below.
Sources
- Philadelphia Eagles: statement on Jalen Hurts — October 15, 2026, 1 p.m. ET.
- NFL.com: Hurts out Sunday against Carolina — October 15, 2026.
Reporting checked October 15, 2026. This is a developing story.