Jalen Hurts Ruled Out Against Panthers Because of Blood Clot

Greensboro High Point Winston Salem, NC, October 16, 2026 —

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers because of a blood clot, according to the information provided about the development.

The announcement means Hurts will not play in the matchup. No further details were provided about when the blood clot was identified, its location or severity, or what care Hurts is receiving. The information also does not state how long he may be unavailable beyond Sunday’s game.

The date of the game was not provided, and no location or kickoff time was included. The information does not identify who confirmed Hurts’ status or provide a direct statement from the Eagles, Hurts or medical personnel. It also does not name a replacement quarterback or explain how the team plans to handle the position for the game.

Those details remain unspecified in the available summary. No information was provided about whether Hurts has played in recent games, whether the team has issued an update on his condition, or whether any further evaluation is planned. Accordingly, the confirmed information is limited to his being ruled out of Sunday’s game against Carolina and the stated reason: a blood clot.

Hurts’ status beyond Sunday is not specified. The available information does not provide a recovery timeline or say when another update may be issued. No additional conclusions about his health or the Eagles’ plans can be drawn from the details provided.

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