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Eagles’ Saquon Barkley officially ruled out for Panthers clash alongside Jalen Hurts

Coach Nick Sirianni’s Philadelphia Eagles are hobbling into Week 6’s home game against the Carolina Panthers with star WR DeVonta Smith among the walking wounded. The team has also dealt with injuries to star running back Saquon Barkley and star…

By Nick Meyer · Clutch Points

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 8:33 PM

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Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts have both been ruled out of the Philadelphia Eagles' game against the Carolina Panthers.
Neither Barkley nor Hurts participated in practice during the week prior to being officially designated as out.
Hurts will miss the contest due to a blood clot issue, giving backup quarterback Tanner McKee the start.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley have officially been ruled out for their upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers. According to ESPN reporter Adam Schefter, neither offensive star practiced during the week leading up to the matchup. Running back Will Shipley has also been ruled out alongside them for head coach Nick Sirianni's squad.

Hurts is sidelined due to a blood clot issue, which opens the door for backup Tanner McKee to make his third career NFL start. Running back Dameon Pierce enters the game healthy as the Eagles prepare to face a Carolina team riding a three-game winning streak.

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