Jalen Hurts Ruled Out Against Panthers After Calf Blood Clot Discovery
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a superficial blood clot in his calf, which was discovered after an ultrasound.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, October 15, 2026 —
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers after an ultrasound revealed a superficial blood clot in his calf.
The information provided does not specify when the ultrasound was performed or when the clot was discovered. It also does not identify who made the decision to rule Hurts out, or provide details about treatment or his expected recovery.
The game is described as taking place Sunday, but no calendar date or location was provided. The available information also does not say who will start at quarterback in Hurts’ absence, whether the Eagles have announced a replacement, or whether the situation is expected to affect his availability for later games.
The stated reason for Hurts’ absence is the calf clot found following the ultrasound. No additional medical details, team comments or other information about the decision were included. Accordingly, the confirmed update is limited to his status for the matchup with Carolina and the reported ultrasound finding.
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