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Jalen Hurts injury update: Season expected over, treatment for blood clots

The Eagles quarterback's 2026 season is expected to be over as he undergoes treatment.

By Cole Hartwell
Jalen Hurts
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Jalen Hurts’ season is expected to be over as he undergoes treatment for blood clots, according to Ian Rapoport. Earlier reports said Hurts has several blood clots in his lungs, a situation described as serious and scary, with a full recovery expected.

What happened

Hurts was originally believed to have a superficial blood clot in his calf, but Saturday afternoon it was revealed to be several blood clots in his lungs. He was placed on injured reserve after the calf diagnosis. Hurts should make a full recovery.

Context

Hurts has 83.0 PPR points this season through five games, with 933 passing yards, 8 passing touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 107 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown. He is listed as QB2 on the Eagles’ depth chart, behind Tanner McKee.

Timeline

  • 2026-10-19: The Eagles reportedly tried to bring Andy Dalton back with Hurts set to miss the remainder of 2026, but Dalton is not coming to Philadelphia. The Sporting News called it “the latest blow to Philly’s season of doom.”
  • 2026-10-19: Hurts has several blood clots in his lungs, a situation described as serious and scary, with a full recovery expected. Hurts is on injured reserve.
  • 2026-10-19: The Eagles lost to the Panthers 25-14 on Sunday. Hurts remains on injured reserve. Running back Carson Steele left the game with a shoulder injury.

Depth chart

Tanner McKee is QB1 for the Eagles and has a Week 6 projection of 12.0 PPR points. Joe Milton is QB3 and has not played this season. Cole Payton is QB4 and has no passing or rushing stats this season.

What’s next

The Eagles’ Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers has already been played.

This story has been updated with additional information on Hurts, his sleep situation, and what’s next. [Quoting @RapSheet: "Here is the full story on #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, whose season is expected to be over as he undergoes treatment for blood clots:"]

🏈 Fantasy impact

Jalen Hurts is not a viable fantasy option for the rest of 2026 if his season is over. He should be dropped in all redraft leagues. Tanner McKee becomes the Eagles’ starting quarterback, but his 12.0 PPR point projection in Week 6 makes him a desperation streamer in superflex or 2QB formats. Joe Milton has not played this season and should not be rostered. Cole Payton has no stats and is not worth adding.

Quick answers

Will Jalen Hurts play again in 2026?

His season is expected to be over as he undergoes treatment for blood clots, according to Ian Rapoport.

What is Jalen Hurts' injury?

Hurts has several blood clots in his lungs, a situation described as serious and scary, with a full recovery expected.

Who is the Eagles' starting quarterback with Jalen Hurts out?

Tanner McKee is QB1 on the depth chart and has a Week 6 projection of 12.0 PPR points.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Philadelphia Eagles depth chart, QB (Sleeper)
  4. Andy Dalton snubs Eagles, deepening Philly's season of doom (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Jalen Hurts injury update: Several blood clots found in lungs, serious but full recovery expected (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Jalen Hurts injury update: Eagles lose 25-14 to Panthers as IR stint continues (Fantasy Football Desk)
  7. This story has been updated with additional information on Hurts, his sleep situation, and what’s next. [Quoting @RapSheet: "Here is the full story on #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, whose season is expected to be over as he undergoes treatment for blood clots:"] (X (@RapSheet))

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