Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the team’s Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers with a blood clot in his calf, the team announced Thursday.
Hurts first visited the training room on Oct. 8 for treatment on his calf the week following a loss against the Los Angeles Rams, according to an Eagles’ statement. On Oct. 10, the team performed an ultrasound on Hurts “out of an abundance of caution” after Philadelphia’s flight to London for its Week 6 game, when a superficial blood clot was discovered.
Hurts still played every snap in the Eagles’ 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 11, completing 21 of 40 passes for 220 yards. He had his fewest rushing attempts of the season in the game, running only twice for two yards.
“Our medical staff and doctors in London reviewed the results and concluded that activity and mobility were important and that [Hurts] could safely play,” the statement read, adding that the quarterback “played without limitation.”
Hurts received treatment on his calf on Monday and Tuesday, according to the team, and participated fully in practice Wednesday. A follow-up ultrasound Wednesday night revealed Hurts had a small blood clot, however.
“[Hurts] will be out for Sunday’s game vs. the Panthers as we determine the appropriate course of treatment. His health and safety are our highest priority,” the statement read.
Hurts, 28, led the Eagles to an NFL championship in February 2025. He was named Super Bowl LIX MVP after throwing two touchdowns and rushing for another.
This season he has started all five of Philadelphia’s games, completing 57.8% of his passes for eight touchdowns and three interceptions. He’s also run the ball 23 times for 107 yards and one more score.
After winning their first two games, the Eagles have lost three straight. To make matters worse, Hurts is far from the only player on offense dealing with an injury or medical issue.
Starting running back Saquon Barkley and starting receiver DeVonta Smith both didn’t practice Wednesday because of hamstring injuries. Guard Landon Dickerson and receiver Dontayvion Wicks were also limited participants due to knee and hamstring injuries, respectively.
Earlier this month, right tackle Lane Johnson, widely considered to be one of the best players at his position, announced his retirement from the team, citing personal and family priorities as he chose to focus on his mental health.
Philadelphia has struggled mightily on offense so far this season. Entering Week 6, the Eagles rank second-to-last in total yards per game, 28th is passing yards per game, and 29th in points per game.
Philadelphia’s backup quarterback is Tanner McKee, a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
McKee has yet to appear in a game so far this season. In six career appearances, including two starts, McKee has completed 54 of 88 passes for 597 yards, five touchdowns and one interception. He has a career passer rating of 95.7.