Eagles place Jalen Hurts on injured reserve
The Philadelphia Eagles placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after doctors diagnosed a blood clot in his calf, the Guardian, ESPN and CBS Sports reported. Hurts is expected to be out indefinitely and must miss at least four games, beginning with Sunday’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers.
Why it matters
Losing the Super Bowl MVP for an uncertain period changes Philadelphia’s offence and season outlook.
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Part of the October 18, 2026 brief.