Panthers to Visit an Eagles Team that Was Already Reeling Before Losing Hurts to a Blood Clot
A follow-up ultrasound showed the clot moved slightly, and the Eagles said Tanner McKee will start while doctors decide treatment.
- On Thursday, the Philadelphia Eagles announced quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers after a follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in his superficial calf blood clot.
- Hurts sustained the calf injury during an October 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams, but team medical staff cleared him to play in London last Sunday before discovering the clot's movement.
- Unlike deep vein thrombosis, the condition is a superficial blood clot that typically forms in veins near the skin's surface; the Eagles prioritized his health by ruling him out.
- Backup Tanner McKee will make his first start of the season in Week 6, a change that shifted betting odds and made the Eagles home underdogs by more than a field goal.
- The team provided no specific timetable for Hurts's return, though superficial clotting typically resolves with rest, compression, and conservative medical treatment as doctors continue evaluating his care.
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Tanner McKee Set to Start for Eagles as Jalen Hurts Battles Blood Clot in Calf
The Philadelphia Eagles are turning to backup quarterback Tanner McKee after starter Jalen Hurts was sidelined with a blood clot in his calf, a condition whose severity has not been disclosed. McKee, 26, was selected by the Eagles in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft and has served as Hurts’ primary backup since last season. While rookie Cole Payton is also on the roster, McKee’s greater NFL experience makes him the likely choice to take ove…
Eagles confused by backup QB in huddle before learning Jalen Hurts news: ‘What’s going on?’
PHILADELPHIA — When Eagles right guard Tyler Steen walked onto the practice field for Thursday’s walkthrough session, he saw backup quarterback Tanner McKee getting ready to go into the huddle.
Eagles didn’t know about Jalen Hurts news until they saw backup QB in huddle: ‘What’s going on?’
PHILADELPHIA — When Eagles right guard Tyler Steen walked onto the practice field for Thursday’s walkthrough session, he saw backup quarterback Tanner McKee getting ready to go into the huddle.
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