Jalen Hurts Ruled Out Against Panthers With Calf Blood Clot
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a blood clot in his calf.
Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York, PA, October 15, 2026 —
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers because of a blood clot in his calf, according to the information provided.
The announcement confirms that Hurts will not play in the matchup. No further details were provided about when the clot was diagnosed, the circumstances surrounding the diagnosis or how long he may be unavailable. The information also did not identify who would start at quarterback in his absence.
The game’s location and the calendar date for the Sunday matchup were not specified. No additional information was provided about the Eagles’ plans for the game or any other player’s role. The reason given for Hurts’ absence is the blood clot in his calf; no other medical details or assessment of his condition were included.
Hurts’ status is the only confirmed development in the information available. It did not provide a statement from Hurts, the Eagles, team medical staff or the Panthers, and it did not describe any expected next steps. Consequently, the timing of any further update on his availability is not known.
The ruling means the Eagles will face Carolina without their quarterback for Sunday’s game. Further details—including the identity of the replacement starter and whether Hurts could return for a later game—were not provided. No conclusions about those matters can be drawn from the information available.
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