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Jalen Hurts injury: Eagles QB ruled out for Week 6 game after concerning leg issue

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for Sunday’s Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers due to a superficial blood clot in his calf.

By Farouk Yusuf · Sportskeeda

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 7:22 AM

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Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of the Philadelphia Eagles' Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers.
The quarterback is sidelined due to a superficial blood clot in his calf.
A follow-up ultrasound showed movement in the clot, prompting the Eagles to announce his absence on Thursday.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has officially been ruled out of Sunday's Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers. The team reached the decision after evaluating an ongoing leg issue affecting the quarterback.

The Eagles confirmed the move on Thursday following a medical assessment. A follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in a superficial blood clot located in Hurts's calf, prompting medical staff to sideline him for the upcoming contest.

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