Eagles' Jalen Hurts ruled out against Panthers with calf clot
Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the Week 6 game against Carolina, with the team left without its starter.
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What happened
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of the Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers because of a superficial blood clot in his calf. Coach Nick Sirianni declined to give much detail about Hurts' health, focusing instead on their connection. Fans have expressed frustration as the team prepares to play without its starting quarterback.
Why it matters
The Eagles will face Carolina without their starting quarterback, and the injury has prompted questions about the team's trade deadline strategy.
Coverage
- Michael Robinson’s Jalen Hurts injury take has Eagles fans up in arms (Yahoo Sports)
- What I’m hearing: Hurts’ blood-clot questions, Shedeur’s future, Micah Parsons’ return, trade deadline rumors (The New York Times)
- Hurts' health bigger than football, as teammates, Sirianni detail QB concern (Tim McManus)
- How Jalen Hurts' blood clot makes Eagles' trade deadline strategy clear (delawareonline.com)
- Dak Prescott delivers message to NFL players after Jalen Hurts' blood-clot diagnosis (cbssports.com)
- Eagles QB Hurts ruled out vs. Panthers with blood clot in leg (Tim McManus)
- Jalen Hurts ruled out of Eagles' Week 6 matchup vs. Panthers due to superficial blood clot (cbssports.com)
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