Eagles Place Jalen Hurts on Injured Reserve Following Blood Clot Complications

The Philadelphia Eagles officially placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve Saturday, October 17, following a medical evaluation of a blood clot in his leg. The move sidelines the 2025 Super Bowl MVP for a minimum of four games, a significant blow to a 2-3 Eagles team already struggling with a series of high-profile injuries.

The injury originated during a Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on October 4, when Hurts was cleated in the calf. While he was initially cleared to continue playing, including a Week 5 appearance against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, subsequent testing revealed a more complex situation. A follow-up ultrasound conducted on Wednesday night, October 14, showed movement in the superficial blood clot in his calf, prompting the team’s medical staff to shift from a week-to-week management strategy to a mandatory recovery period.

Hurts was initially cleated during an October 4 game, eventually leading to the blood clot diagnosis.

Roster Adjustments and Depth Chart Shift

The decision to place Hurts on IR represents a pivot in the team’s public stance. Reports as late as Saturday morning suggested the organization hoped to avoid an IR stint, but further consultations led to the roster move to ensure the quarterback’s long-term health. Because he is now on injured reserve, Hurts must miss the upcoming games against the Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders, and New York Giants. With a Week 10 bye following that stretch, the earliest possible date for his return would be Week 11.

Tanner McKee has been confirmed as the starting quarterback for the October 18 game against the Panthers. McKee, who has served as the primary backup, takes over an offense that is also missing key playmakers, including Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith. To bolster the depth chart behind McKee, the Eagles signed quarterback Joe Milton off the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad on Friday.

The loss of Hurts comes at a critical juncture for Philadelphia. After winning the Super Bowl in February 2025, the team has struggled with consistency and health throughout the early stages of the 2026 campaign. The medical team will continue to monitor the clot’s stability over the coming month to determine if Hurts can return immediately once his four-game eligibility period concludes.

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