Lubbock, TX, October 15, 2026 —

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against Carolina because of a blood clot in his calf, according to the information provided.

The available details identify the injury and the game Hurts will miss, but do not provide further information about when the blood clot was diagnosed, its severity or what treatment he may receive. The information also does not say how long Hurts is expected to be unavailable or whether he could return for a later game.

No details were provided about who made the decision to rule Hurts out, when the team made the announcement or who will take his place at quarterback against Carolina. The game’s location and kickoff time were also not included.

Hurts’ absence means he will not play in Sunday’s matchup, but the available information does not describe any other roster or game-plan changes. It also does not provide additional medical details beyond the blood clot in his calf.

For now, the confirmed information is limited to Hurts’ status for the Carolina game and the stated reason for his absence. No return timeline or further update was provided.


Story summarized from the original created by DAN GELSTON, Associated Press on www.everythinglubbock.com, see more information here.

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