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Jalen Hurts likely out for season, Giants turn to McCarthy | NFC East roundup
In the NFC East, the Eagles are bracing to finish the season without Jalen Hurts while the Giants commit to J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback.
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There were no games on the NFC East schedule, but Sunday still brought significant developments, especially in Philadelphia and New York. In the standings, the New York Giants lead the division at 3-2, with the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles both at 2-4 and the Washington Commanders at 1-4.
Eagles bracing for rest of season without Hurts
CBS Sports reports that Aaron Rodgers and Kenneth Walker III have spoken out about how the Philadelphia Eagles handled Jalen Hurts’ blood clot situation, calling it “crazy.” Also according to CBS Sports, Hurts is presumed to miss the remainder of the 2026 regular season. For a 2-4 team, the extended absence of its franchise quarterback looms over any hopes of a division push.
Giants hand the huddle to J.J. McCarthy, get Adebo back
In New York, Giants head coach John Harbaugh has offered what CBS Sports describes as a convincing explanation for switching from Jameis Winston to J.J. McCarthy at quarterback. Harbaugh highlighted McCarthy’s “heck of a skill set” and noted that the third-year passer has been with the team for four weeks. The move comes with the Giants sitting atop the NFC East at 3-2.
On defense, Pro Football Rumors notes that the Giants have activated starting cornerback Paulson Adebo from injured reserve, giving a depleted secondary some much-needed help. The outlet adds that Adebo is one of five cornerbacks the Giants had on IR. A corresponding transaction involves linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, though no further details were provided.
Commanders connected to fines on Fred Warner
For Washington, CBS Sports reports that the NFL has levied two fines against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner for a hit on Commanders tight end Chig Okonkwo. Warner was initially flagged for the violation, but officials later picked the flag up. For a 1-4 Washington team, it’s another disciplinary storyline tied to a recent contest.
Cowboys quiet amid shifting division landscape
The Dallas Cowboys stayed out of the news over the last 24 hours. At 2-4, though, they remain very much in the mix in a division without a true runaway leader, especially with Hurts sidelined for Philadelphia and the Giants resetting their offense around J.J. McCarthy.