Tanner McKee to replace Jalen Hurts in game against Panthers
16 october 2026 в 11:13
The Philadelphia Eagles are forced to react quickly after it was revealed that starting quarterback Jalen Hurts is out of the game due to a thrombus. Information about Hurts' condition was announced on Thursday, October 15, just days before the team’s match against the Carolina Panthers, which is scheduled for October 18.
The Eagles' backup quarterback is Tanner McKee, who is expected to step in as the primary player in Hurts' position during his absence. McKee was selected by the team in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft from Stanford. He has already started two games for Philadelphia in 2024 and 2025 and has played in a total of six games. In January 2025, he completed a game against the New York Giants with stats of 27 out of 41 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns. Earlier this year in January, he played against the Washington Commanders, finishing the game with 21 out of 40 passes for 241 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
On the off-field front, McKee and his wife Lauren became parents in March, welcoming their son Bryson.
While McKee is a likely candidate to replace Hurts, there is a possibility that the Eagles may turn to their former player Andy Dalton. Philadelphia released the veteran on October 9. NFL insider Mike Garafolo reported that Dalton is considering offers from several teams, but he has the option to return to the Eagles, where he is familiar with the role.
The team announced Hurts' condition via social media on Thursday afternoon. The message stated that on Friday, Hurts received treatment, fully practiced, and was added to the injury report. On Saturday, after flying to London for a game against Jacksonville, he underwent an ultrasound that revealed a superficial thrombus. Doctors in London concluded that activity and mobility are important, and Hurts can safely play. However, a follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday evening showed «movement in a small thrombus». Hurts has been ruled out for the game against the Panthers while the Eagles determine a «suitable course of treatment». It is unclear how much time he will miss.
The Eagles' backup quarterback is Tanner McKee, who is expected to step in as the primary player in Hurts' position during his absence. McKee was selected by the team in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft from Stanford. He has already started two games for Philadelphia in 2024 and 2025 and has played in a total of six games. In January 2025, he completed a game against the New York Giants with stats of 27 out of 41 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns. Earlier this year in January, he played against the Washington Commanders, finishing the game with 21 out of 40 passes for 241 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
On the off-field front, McKee and his wife Lauren became parents in March, welcoming their son Bryson.
While McKee is a likely candidate to replace Hurts, there is a possibility that the Eagles may turn to their former player Andy Dalton. Philadelphia released the veteran on October 9. NFL insider Mike Garafolo reported that Dalton is considering offers from several teams, but he has the option to return to the Eagles, where he is familiar with the role.
The team announced Hurts' condition via social media on Thursday afternoon. The message stated that on Friday, Hurts received treatment, fully practiced, and was added to the injury report. On Saturday, after flying to London for a game against Jacksonville, he underwent an ultrasound that revealed a superficial thrombus. Doctors in London concluded that activity and mobility are important, and Hurts can safely play. However, a follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday evening showed «movement in a small thrombus». Hurts has been ruled out for the game against the Panthers while the Eagles determine a «suitable course of treatment». It is unclear how much time he will miss.
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