Jalen Hurts just landed on the Eagles’ injury report, and if you’re a Philly fan, your stomach’s gotta be in knots right now. This isn’t just a minor tweak; it’s the latest hit in what’s become an absolute nightmare of a 2026 season for a team that used to laugh at injuries. This roster is getting absolutely ravaged, and it’s happening right before their Week 5 game in London against the Jaguars.
The Eagles’ Unbelievable Injury Luck Just Ran Out
For five straight seasons, the Eagles have been cruising to the playoffs under Nick Sirianni, and a huge part of that success was staying healthy. We’re talking elite health, folks. Sports Info Solutions even had them as the seventh-least-injured team in 2025, and Sports Injury Central ranked them the No. 4-healthiest team back in 2024. They rarely had to worry about their top stars missing significant time. It was honestly mind-boggling how lucky they were.
But man, 2026? It’s like the football gods decided to collect on all those healthy years at once. Over the last few weeks, it’s been a parade of top players going down. And that’s not even counting star right tackle Lane Johnson’s mid-season retirement, or center Cam Jurgens getting shipped off to the Ravens. The team’s stability has been rocked, and now their MVP-caliber quarterback has joined the growing list of concerns.
Philly’s Week 5 Injury Report Is a Full-Blown Disaster
Now, let’s talk about the specific carnage for their London matchup. It’s not pretty.
First up, the big one: Jalen Hurts. He popped up on the injury report with a calf injury as of Friday. The good news? He was a full participant in practice and is set to play, according to Zach Berman. The bad news? He’s definitely not 100%. That’s gotta worry every single person in the organization.
Then there’s the backfield. Star running back Saquon Barkley tweaked his hamstring early in Week 4 against the Rams and didn’t return. He’s been ruled out for the Jaguars game, didn’t practice all week, and while it’s not expected to be a long-term absence, losing your key offensive weapon is brutal. To make matters worse, his top backup, Tank Bigsby, is now on IR with a core muscle injury and will miss a minimum of four games. Ian Rapoport is reporting Bigsby is hopeful to return in six weeks or shorter, but that’s still a huge chunk of time without two of your primary backs.
And finally, the receiving corps. Lead wide receiver Devonta Smith has a hamstring injury he picked up before Week 4. Reports at the time suggested it could be a multi-week issue, and unfortunately, that’s exactly what’s happened. He’s ruled out for Week 5, didn’t practice all week, and it’s unclear if he’ll even be back for Week 6. That leaves a massive hole in the Eagles’ passing game. Darius Cooper stepped up in Smith’s absence in Week 4, but they’ll need even more from others against the Jaguars. Plus, Jonathan Greenard is dealing with an ankle injury.
The Eagles are heading into Week 5 against the Jaguars in London completely banged up. They’re missing key players on offense and their starting quarterback isn’t at full strength. It’s going to be a tough battle for them across the pond, and they’ll need some serious grit to pull out a win. What’s next for them after London? Hopefully, some time to heal up before Week 6.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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