Jalen Hurts latest; injury updates, next game
Key Points:
- Jalen Hurts is likely out for the remainder of the 2026 NFL season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli; he will be treated with blood thinners and cannot participate in contact activities until cleared.
- Despite Hurts' diagnosis and absence, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has decided to keep offensive coordinator Sean Mannion calling plays, although he acknowledged that all options are being considered to improve the struggling offense.
- Hurts played in the Week 5 London game against the Jaguars despite the initial blood clot diagnosis and was reportedly told not to sleep before the game as a precaution; this decision has sparked questions and criticism about player health management.
- The Eagles have lost four consecutive games for the first time under Sirianni and are currently 2-4, with the offense performing poorly, including leading the NFL in punts and three-and-out percentage and having the worst under-center dropback success rate in the league.
- Tanner McKee has taken over as starting quarterback during Hurts' absence, and the Eagles face the Dallas Cowboys next week on Monday Night Football, both teams holding 2-4 records and competing in a struggling NFC East division.