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Jalen Hurts injury update: NFL 'furious' with Eagles
The NFL is reportedly growing frustrated with the Eagles over their handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clot situation.
Update: The NFL is reportedly growing frustrated with the Eagles over their handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clot situation.
The NFL is reportedly “furious” with the Philadelphia Eagles over their handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clot situation.
What happened
Hurts was diagnosed with blood clots that traveled to his lungs, and multiple reports say he is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season. The NFL and NFLPA are working together to review the matter. The league is said to be unhappy with the Eagles’ lack of transparency in their public statements regarding his treatment.
Context
Hurts is on injured reserve with blood clots found in his calf and lungs. In five games this season, he has 933 passing yards, eight passing touchdowns, three interceptions, 107 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown and 83.0 PPR points. He has not played since Week 5.
Timeline
- Oct. 17: Fantasy Football Desk reported Hurts was placed on injured reserve.
- Oct. 19: Fantasy Football Desk reported he had several blood clots in his lungs, describing the situation as serious and scary while noting he should make a full recovery.
- Oct. 25: Fantasy Football Desk reported the NFL and NFLPA were jointly reviewing the case.
- Oct. 26: Fantasy Football Desk reported Hurts was out for Week 7 vs. the Cowboys.
What’s next
The Eagles visit the Washington Commanders in Week 8 on Sunday, November 1. Tanner McKee remains the next quarterback on the depth chart.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Hurts belongs on the waiver wire if your league has an IR spot or you can afford to hold him; otherwise, he is not worth rostering in redraft formats given the expected season-ending timeline and his current IR designation. In his place, Tanner McKee has passed for 426 yards and two touchdowns in two games this season, averaging 12.1 PPR points per game, and he is projected for 13.3 points in Week 8 against Washington. McKee is a viable streaming option in two-quarterback leagues, but he is not a confident start in single-quarterback formats. If you need a replacement, consider quarterbacks on your waiver wire who have more established roles. The key action is to drop Hurts unless you can stash him on IR, and add McKee only if you are desperate.
Quick answers
Will Jalen Hurts play in Week 8?
No, Jalen Hurts is on injured reserve and expected to miss the remainder of the season, according to multiple reports.
What is Jalen Hurts' injury status?
Jalen Hurts is on injured reserve with blood clots in his calf and lungs.