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Jalen Hurts sidelined at least four games after Eagles put quarterback on IR
Philadelphia placed Hurts on injured reserve Saturday after announcing he has a superficial blood clot. Tanner McKee is set to start against Carolina, and Hurts will miss at least the next four games.
The Philadelphia Eagles placed starting quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve Saturday, two days after the team said he had a superficial blood clot. The move means Hurts will miss at least four games, beginning with Sunday’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers.
The Eagles’ schedule during his expected minimum absence includes a Week 7 game against the Dallas Cowboys, a Week 8 road game against Washington and a Week 9 game against the New York Giants. Philadelphia announced Thursday that Hurts would miss the Carolina game; with his placement on injured reserve, he cannot return before sitting out at least four games.
Tanner McKee is scheduled to start at quarterback against the Panthers. The team has not provided a firm timetable for Hurts’ recovery. Blood-clot recovery timelines can vary, and the length of his absence remains uncertain.
Hurts’ health is the priority as the Eagles navigate a significant injury setback at quarterback. The team had listed 25 players on its injury report ahead of the Carolina game.