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NFL·INJURY·October 17, 2026 08:08 PM ET

Eagles placing QB Jalen Hurts on injured reserve, per report

Move follows Saturday consultations with medical experts.

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Breaking: After consultations with numerous doctors and experts that went into Saturday, the Eagles are placing quarterb Via @espn on X

What happened: The Philadelphia Eagles are placing quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve, per Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. The decision came after consultations with doctors and medical experts extended into Saturday.

Why it matters: Moving Hurts to injured reserve sidelines Philadelphia's starting quarterback after the team initially held off on a roster decision during his medical evaluation. The move forces the Eagles to adjust their quarterback depth chart during the regular season.

What to watch: Philadelphia will finalize the official roster transaction and prepare its backup quarterback option for upcoming regular-season action.

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