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“If Everybody’s Hurt, I’m Hurt Too”: Ex-NFL Star Questions Jalen Hurts’ Commitment to Eagles After QB Ruled Out for Week 6 With Superficial Blood Clot

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for Week 6 after getting diagnosed with a superficial blood clot. His absence comes at a tough time for the Eagles, complicating their odds of success. Former Seattle Seahawks fullback and…

By Soheli Tarafdar · Essentially Sports

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 3:09 AM

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Michael Robinson suggested Jalen Hurts may be sitting out to avoid blame during a struggling Eagles season.
Jalen Hurts has been ruled out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a superficial blood clot.
Hurts was ruled out for Week 6 alongside Saquon Barkley and several other Philadelphia teammates.

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Former NFL player Michael Robinson suggested that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts might be protecting himself by sitting out after being ruled out indefinitely with a superficial blood clot ahead of Week 6. Hurts was sidelined along with several teammates, including Saquon Barkley, for the team's matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

Robinson argued on NFL Network that Hurts could be removing himself from the fray to avoid taking full blame for the struggling Eagles' season. Philadelphia enters the game following three consecutive losses, including a recent 19-17 defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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