Jalen Hurts Has Superficial Blood Clot in Calf, Eagles to Start Tanner McKee
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has a superficial blood clot in his calf, leading to uncertainty about his future with the team and forcing him to miss at least one game. The Eagles will turn to backup Tanner McKee to…
Butte Bozeman, MT, October 16, 2026 —
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has a superficial blood clot in his calf and is expected to miss at least one game, according to the information provided. The team will turn to backup quarterback Tanner McKee to start in Hurts’ absence.
The report also says Hurts’ future with the Eagles is uncertain. It does not explain what that uncertainty refers to or provide details about any decision concerning his status with the team. It also does not identify the game he will miss, when the clot was diagnosed, or how long he may be sidelined.
The description of the clot as superficial is the only medical detail provided. No further information is available about Hurts’ condition, treatment, recovery timeline or the basis for the expected absence. The information provided does not say whether the Eagles have announced additional plans beyond starting McKee.
McKee is identified as the Eagles’ backup and is set to take over as the starter while Hurts is unavailable. No details are given about McKee’s preparation, the opponent or the timing of the start.
For now, the stated immediate impact is that Hurts will miss at least one game and McKee will start in his place. The duration of Hurts’ absence and the nature of the uncertainty about his future with the Eagles remain unspecified.
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