Jalen Hurts to Miss at Least One Game After Blood Clot Is Found in Calf
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss at least one game due to a superficial blood clot discovered in his calf, creating uncertainty about his immediate future with the team and opening the door for backup Tanner McKee to start.
Corpus Christi, TX, October 16, 2026 —
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss at least one game after a superficial blood clot was discovered in his calf, according to the available information. The absence creates uncertainty about his immediate future with the team and could give backup quarterback Tanner McKee an opportunity to start.
The summary does not identify which game Hurts will miss or say when the clot was discovered. It also does not provide a timetable for his return, details about treatment, or information about how the team will assess his availability after the missed game. The Eagles’ plans beyond the immediate opening for McKee were not provided.
McKee is identified as the backup whose potential start becomes an option while Hurts is sidelined. No further details were provided about whether the team has formally named McKee as its starter, or whether another quarterback could be considered.
The known information establishes that Hurts is expected to miss at least one game, but it does not resolve how long he may be unavailable. The phrase “at least one game” leaves the length of the absence open; no additional timeline was included in the summary.
Further details about the specific game, the team’s plans at quarterback and Hurts’ status after the initial absence were not provided. Until those details are available, McKee’s possible start is the immediate team consequence described, while Hurts’ longer-term availability remains uncertain.
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