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NFL·INJURY·October 18, 2026 09:41 AM ET

Eagles' Jalen Hurts out indefinitely as Bears' Caleb Williams returns

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield remains uncertain for next week.

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What happened: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is out indefinitely, while Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams returns to the lineup ahead of Sunday's scheduled kickoff. Elsewhere across the NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield's availability for next week remains uncertain. Additionally, the Dallas Cowboys added to their defense again and the New England Patriots regained key offensive personnel.

Why it matters: Philadelphia must navigate its upcoming regular-season schedule without its starting quarterback after deferring to an official team statement on Hurts' health earlier in the week. In Chicago, Williams' return stabilizes the Bears' offense before their scheduled game begins, while Tampa Bay faces quarterback uncertainty heading into next week's slate.

What to watch: The Eagles and Buccaneers will monitor the status of Hurts and Mayfield for upcoming regular-season action, while Williams takes the field for the Bears once their scheduled game gets underway.

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