Eagles address Hurts absence as NFL response draws scrutiny

Philadelphia placed him on IR on Oct. 20

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From @GMFB: Unpacking the #Eagles situation surrounding Jalen Hurts and the NFL response… https://t.co/Q3ZpEahdDX Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Philadelphia placed Jalen Hurts on injured reserve Oct. 20 after a Week 6 scratch left the Eagles with a quarterback question. The NFLPA called for a full investigation, with former executive Amy Trask urging all 32 teams to evaluate internal procedures.

Why it matters: Losing a starting quarterback to reserve forces Philadelphia to reset its offensive plan midseason. A league-wide procedures review could shape how future medical absences are handled across all clubs.

By the numbers: Hurts completed 294 of 454 passes for 3,224 yards with 25 touchdowns and 6 interceptions in 16 games in 2025. Philadelphia drafted him 53rd overall in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma.

What to watch: Philadelphia's next quarterback steps and the outcome of the NFLPA-requested review will define the next phase.

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@RapSheet 2026-10-21T12:19:15.523419+00:00

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