Eagles lean on McKee, Payton, Milton with Hurts out

McKee starts Sunday against Carolina

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With Jalen Hurts dealing with a superficial blood clot in his calf, the #Eagles now have Tanner McKee, rookie Cole Payto Via @Schultz_Report on X

What happened: Philadelphia's active quarterback roster is Tanner McKee, rookie Cole Payton and Joe Milton. Hurts is dealing with a superficial blood clot in his calf. The priority is his health and giving him time to recover.

Why it matters: The shift leaves the offense under McKee for Sunday against the Panthers. Payton joined Philadelphia as a 2026 fifth-round pick, while Milton adds a third active arm behind Tanner McKee's start against Carolina. Depth at the position now shapes preparation and game-day options.

By the numbers: Hurts completed 294 of 454 passes for 3,224 yards with 25 touchdowns and 6 interceptions in 16 games in 2025. Payton was drafted 178th overall in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of North Dakota State.

What to watch: Watch for updates on Hurts' health and how Philadelphia manages reps among its three active quarterbacks.

Sources

@Schultz_Report 2026-10-16T15:05:46.398941+00:00

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