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Jalen Hurts controversy, McLaurin injury shake up race | NFC East roundup
The Jalen Hurts case keeps swirling around the Eagles while Washington loses Terry McLaurin and the Giants reshape their backfield depth.
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It was a busy off-day in the NFC East: with no games on the schedule, off-field storylines around Jalen Hurts and Terry McLaurin dominated the news, while New York and Dallas quietly reshuffled their depth charts.
Hurts case: NFL clears Eagles, NFLPA pushes back
Jalen Hurts’ blood clot situation remains the league’s biggest NFC East talking point. According to La Presse and Pro Football Rumors, the NFL has defended the way the Philadelphia Eagles handled Hurts’ superficial blood clot in his calf before their Week 5 game in London against the Jaguars, concluding the process to clear him to play was appropriate. CBS Sports likewise reports that the team will not be punished.
But the matter is far from settled. As La Presse and Pro Football Rumors note, the NFLPA issued a statement calling for an investigation into the sequence of events that led to Hurts suiting up against Jacksonville. CBS Sports adds that, even after the team and Hurts’ agent shared more information on Monday, major questions remain about the quarterback’s health and what it means for the 2-4 Eagles going forward.
Offensively, Pro Football Rumors reports that wide receiver Marquise Brown, signed in free agency but “barely a factor” in the Eagles’ sputtering attack so far, is viewed around the league as a possible trade candidate ahead of the November 10 deadline.
Commanders: McLaurin suffers major knee injury, depth hit
The Washington Commanders (1-4) absorbed a major blow. As reported by Pro Football Rumors, head coach Dan Quinn told the media that wide receiver Terry McLaurin suffered a torn patellar tendon after being carted off in last night’s loss to the 49ers. Early pessimism about his chances of returning this season has proven justified, leaving a gaping hole in Washington’s passing game.
On the depth front, Pro Football Rumors adds that edge rusher Charles Snowden is leaving Washington’s practice squad to join the Falcons’ 53-man roster, further thinning the Commanders’ reserve options on defense.
Giants and Cowboys tweak depth charts
For the 3-2 New York Giants, the backfield picture is changing. CBS Sports and Pro Football Rumors report that the team is releasing running back Najee Harris, days after he publicly voiced frustration with his limited Week 6 role and the crowded rotation. Pro Football Rumors also notes that defensive lineman Jihad Ward is being let go.
The Giants are also mentioned in a CBS Sports Week 6 takeaway column, which describes a lackluster team with two superstars and notes the NFC East made unwanted history, though no specifics are provided in the summary.
In Dallas (2-4), the moves are subtler. According to Pro Football Rumors, the Cowboys have signed safety Juanyeh Thomas to the active roster from the practice squad and waived cornerback Caelen Carson. The same outlet indicates all four NFC East clubs were among the many teams making practice squad adjustments on Tuesday, underscoring how much of the division’s work right now is about managing depth rather than winning games on the field.