Jalen Hurts To Miss Eagles’ Game Against Panthers With Calf Blood Clot
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a blood clot in his calf.
Myrtle Beach Florence, SC, October 15, 2026 —
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers because of a blood clot in his calf, according to the information provided.
The report identifies the medical condition and the game Hurts is set to miss, but does not provide further details about his health or the circumstances surrounding the diagnosis. It does not say when the blood clot was identified, whether Hurts has begun treatment, or how long he is expected to be unavailable.
The information also does not identify who will start at quarterback for Philadelphia in Sunday’s game. It provides no details about any roster moves or other decisions related to Hurts’ absence. The location of the game and its date beyond the reference to Sunday were not provided.
No statement from Hurts, the Eagles, team medical staff or the Panthers was included. The report does not describe the severity of the clot or provide a timetable for Hurts’ return. Those details should not be inferred from the announcement that he will miss this game.
For now, the stated update is limited to Hurts’ absence from the matchup with Carolina and the reason given: a blood clot in his calf. No additional information was provided about what comes next for the quarterback or Philadelphia’s plans for the game.
Story summarized from the original created by DAN GELSTON, Associated Press on www.wbtw.com, see more information here.
