What the team confirmed
The Eagles announced that Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve because of a superficial blood clot in his calf. Tanner McKee was set to start against Carolina. Philadelphia also signed running back Jaydon Blue from its practice squad.
A different assignment
An earlier team report noted that McKee's previous two career starts came in regular-season finales. This assignment arrives in Week 6, with first-team practice repetitions supporting his preparation. These updates do not establish a return date for Hurts.
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