This just landed, and it’s a gut punch: Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is reportedly out for the rest of the 2026 NFL season. Forget about those alarms from a calf injury back in Week 5, this is way bigger. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter dropped the news that doctors found multiple blood clots in his lungs. This is a brutal hit for the Eagles, and frankly, the whole league.
The Hurts Diagnosis: From Calf Scare to Season-Ender
Initially, everyone was watching Hurts’ calf after he popped up on the injury report for Week 5. He played through it, practiced fully last Wednesday, and we all thought, “Okay, nothing too serious, right?” WRONG. On Thursday, the Eagles announced a superficial blood clot diagnosis, sidelining him for their Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers. Then, two days later, they put him on injured reserve, locking him out until at least Week 10. That was already rough.
But Monday’s news? That’s the real kicker. Multiple blood clots. He’ll be on blood thinners for at least three months, which means zero football activity during that time. His season is DONE. It’s a shocking turn of events, and you just hate to see something like this happen to any player, let alone a starting QB in the thick of things. Tanner McKee stepped in on Sunday, going 26-of-45 for 215 yards, one touchdown, and zero picks. He actually kept DeVonta Smith (seven catches for 75 yards and a touchdown) and Dallas Goedert (six catches for 61 yards) productive. So, the skill guys might still have some life, especially if the Eagles are constantly trailing and throwing the ball. But man, replacing Hurts for the long haul? That’s a different beast entirely.
Commanders’ Croskey-Merritt Hits IR, White Steps Up
It’s not just the Eagles dealing with major injury blows. Over in Washington, Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is also heading to injured reserve, meaning he’ll miss at least the next four games. This guy originally hurt his groin in training camp, missed the final two preseason games, but he battled through it once the regular season kicked off. You gotta respect that grit.
However, he aggravated that groin injury in Week 5 during their tie against the New York Giants and missed their Week 6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. And now, the IR placement makes it official. Rachaad White took over as the lead back against the Niners, but with the Commanders falling into an early deficit, their ground game never really got going. If White’s still on your waiver wire, he’s probably worth a look, especially with Croskey-Merritt out. But let’s be real, putting much faith in him in standard leagues right now is tough; he feels more like a desperation flex play.
This is Week 7, and these injuries are piling up for teams around the league. Hurts being out for the season is a massive storyline that’s going to reshape the Eagles’ year. We’ll be watching closely to see how both Philadelphia and Washington try to navigate these huge losses.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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