Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Ruled Out With Unexpected Health Issue

The Philadelphia Eagles have announced that their starting quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday's Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers due to a health issue. During the Week 5 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, a superficial blood clot was discovered in Hurts' calf. Initially cleared to play in that game, a follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday night revealed movement in the clot.

Following this, Hurts visited the training room on Thursday, October 8th, after practice for treatment. He was treated on Friday, practiced in full, and was added to the practice report. Despite this, an ultrasound performed on Saturday following the team's return from London detected the blood clot. The medical team deemed it safe for Hurts to play in the game.

However, a follow-up ultrasound after the game revealed movement in the clot. As a result, Hurts will be out for Sunday's matchup against the Panthers while the team determines the best course of treatment. Backup quarterback Tanner McKee will take Hurts' place as the Eagles' starter in the upcoming game.