Eagles send Sirianni to address Hurts absence after Week 6 scratch

Ruled out Friday with blood clot

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 49m1 min read

Smart column from @ConorOrr. The @Eagles shouldn't have put Nick Sirianni out there to answer for this. Via @AlbertBreer on X

What happened: Philadelphia sent Nick Sirianni to answer questions Monday about Jalen Hurts. Hurts was ruled out for Week 6 on Friday with a blood clot. Monday left his Week 7 status unresolved.

Why it matters: Hurts threw for 3,224 yards with 25 touchdowns against 6 interceptions across 16 games in 2025. Philadelphia drafted him 53rd overall in 2020 out of Oklahoma, and the starting quarterback shapes its 2026 regular-season push. Mixed messaging around that spot invites scrutiny that can linger beyond one week.

By the numbers: Hurts in 2025: 294-of-454 for 3,224 yards, 25 TD, 6 INT in 16 games. Drafted second round, 53rd overall, in 2020 out of Oklahoma.

What to watch: Philadelphia's Week 7 practice updates will clarify Hurts' availability. His participation level will define the quarterback plan.

Sources

@AlbertBreer 2026-10-20T13:25:46.633179+00:00

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