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SFNewer update on Jalen Hurts: Jalen Hurts injury update: Eagles lose 25-14 to Panthers as IR stint continues
Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve by Eagles
The Eagles officially placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve, per sources.
The Philadelphia Eagles have officially placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve, according to Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter.
What happened
Rapoport reported the move is now official, citing sources that the Eagles are placing Hurts on injured reserve after consultations with numerous doctors and experts that went into Saturday. Hurts is now out for the foreseeable future.
Context
Hurts had been ruled out for Week 6 due to a small superficial blood clot in his calf. A follow-up ultrasound Wednesday night showed movement in the small blood clot.
Through Week 5, Hurts has totaled 83.0 PPR points, 933 passing yards, 8 passing touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 107 rushing yards, and 1 rushing touchdown in 5 games. He has played 99% of offensive snaps.
Depth chart
The Eagles’ quarterback depth chart lists Tanner McKee as QB1, Joe Milton as QB3, and Cole Payton as QB3. McKee is projected for 11.8 PPR points in Week 6. Milton has no games played this season. Payton has no stats recorded this season.
Timeline
On Oct. 16, Fantasy Football Desk reported the Eagles were signing Joe Milton off the Cowboys practice squad to their 53-man roster.
Also on Oct. 16, Fantasy Football Desk reported Philadelphia’s quarterback room for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers was McKee, Payton, and Milton.
On Oct. 17, Fantasy Football Desk reported McKee would start for Philadelphia on Sunday and moving forward, and the Eagles were placing Hurts on injured reserve.
What’s next
The Eagles host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 18. McKee is expected to start, per earlier reports.
This move is now official. [Quoting @RapSheet: "Breaking: After consultations with numerous doctors and experts that went into Saturday, the #Eagles are placing quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve, sources tell @AdamSchefter and me. Hurts is now out for the foreseeable future. More information coming…"]
🏈 Fantasy impact
Hurts can be dropped in redraft leagues, as he is out for the foreseeable future. McKee becomes the Eagles’ top quarterback and is a streaming option in deep or superflex leagues. He is projected for 11.8 PPR points in Week 6 against the Panthers. Joe Milton and Cole Payton are depth options without fantasy relevance at this time.
Quick answers
Is Jalen Hurts out for the season?
Hurts has been placed on injured reserve and is out for the foreseeable future, according to Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter.
Who will start at quarterback for the Eagles in Week 6?
Tanner McKee will start for Philadelphia on Sunday and moving forward, per earlier reports.
Sources
- NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
- Player data (Sleeper)
- Philadelphia Eagles depth chart, QB (Sleeper)
- Tanner McKee will start for Philly Sunday and moving forward (Fantasy Football Desk)
- Joe Milton signs with Eagles: QB depth before Week 6 vs. Panthers (Fantasy Football Desk)
- Tanner McKee, Cole Payton, Joe Milton are Eagles QBs for Week 6 vs. Panthers (Fantasy Football Desk)
- This move is now official. [Quoting @RapSheet: "Breaking: After consultations with numerous doctors and experts that went into Saturday, the #Eagles are placing quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve, sources tell @AdamSchefter and me. Hurts is now out for the foreseeable future. More information coming…"] (X (@RapSheet))
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