QB Jalen Hurts ruled out for Eagles’ Sunday game against Panthers

Eagles Jaguars Football Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) stands on the field during an NFL football game against Jacksonville Jaguars in London, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) (Alastair Grant/AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

By WSOCTV.com News Staff

CHARLOTTE — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will not play in Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.

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The Eagles said Hurts has a blood clot in his calf after taking a cleat to it during the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 4.

Eagles backup quarterback Tanner McKee will likely take his place Sunday against the Panthers.

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