Jalen Hurts injury update: Out for Week 6 vs. Panthers (calf blood clot)

Jalen Hurts will not play for the Philadelphia Eagles in their Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers. The team placed him on injured reserve, and Tanner McKee will start on Sunday and going forward.

What happened

The Eagles placed Hurts on injured reserve after he was diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his calf. A follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday night showed movement in the small blood clot. The team had ruled him out for Week 6 before placing him on injured reserve. Hurts is now out for the foreseeable future.

Context

Hurts has 83.0 PPR points through five games, with 933 passing yards, eight passing touchdowns, and three interceptions. He has also rushed for 107 yards and one touchdown. He is listed as QB2 on the Eagles’ depth chart, behind Tanner McKee.

Dontayvion Wicks has 49.0 PPR points in five games. He caught five passes for 63 yards in Week 5. The Eagles listed Wicks as a non-participant in Thursday’s practice with a hamstring injury.

Timeline

On October 16, it was reported that the Eagles were signing Joe Milton off the Cowboys’ practice squad and to their 53-man roster. Milton had not started a game in his NFL career.

On October 17, it was reported that Hurts had been placed on injured reserve and that McKee would start on Sunday and moving forward.

Depth chart

Tanner McKee is the Eagles’ QB1. He has started two career games, both in Week 18. McKee has a Week 6 projection of 11.8 PPR points.

Joe Milton is listed as QB3 and has not played in a game this season. Cole Payton is also listed as QB3.

What’s next

The Eagles play the Carolina Panthers at home on Sunday, October 18. McKee will be the starting quarterback during a stretch that includes games against the Cowboys, Commanders, and Giants before the Week 10 bye.