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NFL·INJURY·October 31, 2026 11:26 AM ET

Eagles start Tanner McKee against Commanders on Sunday night with Hurts out for the season

Third straight game without Hurts, who has lung clots

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What happened: Tanner McKee starts at quarterback for Philadelphia on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 8 against Washington. Jalen Hurts is listed on injured reserve with multiple blood clots in his lungs, and Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports he is expected to miss the rest of the season.

Why it matters: The clots were found ahead of the Week 6 game against Carolina, after Hurts played through a superficial blood clot in his calf in Week 5 against Jacksonville. The NFLPA asked the league to investigate how the injury was handled, and Roger Goodell said the NFL would "welcome" an inquiry after first saying there would be none.

What to watch: Hurts' agent, Nicole Lynn, and the Eagles have both voiced optimism about his long-term outlook, though he is unlikely to return before 2027. McKee, who has already taken over as Philadelphia's starter, now carries the job in prime time.

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