Overview
- Jalen Hurts has been placed on injured reserve with a superficial calf blood clot, which will keep him out of the lineup for at least several weeks.
- Tanner McKee started in Hurts' absence in the 25-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers and completed 26 of 45 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown.
- The Eagles tried to re-sign veteran backup Andy Dalton after releasing him earlier this month, but Dalton politely declined and is reported to be set to sign with another team soon.
- Philadelphia's quarterback room now relies on McKee with rookie Cole Payton and recent signee Joe Milton behind him, leaving the team without the experienced backup it sought.
- Dalton is a 16-year NFL veteran with 169 career starts and his expected signing elsewhere could both affect that new team's depth and narrow the Eagles' short-term options.