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Jalen Hurts sidelined with superficial blood clot — NFC East roundup
With Jalen Hurts sidelined by a superficial blood clot, Tanner McKee steps in and the NFC East race tightens heading into Week 6.
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There were no NFC East games on Thursday, but the division’s biggest storyline took another turn in Philadelphia, where the Eagles are bracing for an extended stretch without Jalen Hurts.
Eagles: Hurts ruled out, McKee ascends, Dalton in the mix
CBS Sports reports that Jalen Hurts has been sidelined indefinitely after a follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in a superficial blood clot that was initially discovered before the Eagles’ London game against the Jaguars. CBS Sports and Pro Football Rumors add that Hurts has officially been ruled out of Sunday’s Week 6 matchup with the Carolina Panthers as a result of the clot in his leg.
In Hurts’ absence, CBS Sports notes that former Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee is getting his biggest opportunity yet, taking over an offense trying to snap a three-game skid and lift a 2-3 Eagles team back into the NFC East race. CBS Sports also argues that Philadelphia must both stay focused on a 2026 division title push and seriously explore the quarterback trade market.
On that front, Pro Football Rumors relays NFL Network reporting that veteran Andy Dalton is weighing offers from multiple teams after his brief Eagles stint ended earlier this month, with a return to Philadelphia among the possibilities. Pro Football Rumors also notes that the Eagles signed running back Ian Wheeler to their practice squad, a small roster tweak as they navigate the Hurts fallout.
Cowboys: Prescott speaks out, defense under review
In Dallas (2-3), Hurts’ health is resonating across the rivalry. According to CBS Sports, Dak Prescott called Hurts’ blood-clot situation “scary” and urged NFL players to communicate openly with medical staff. Defensively, CBS Sports reports that assistant Christian Parker says he will “most likely” remain on the sideline, despite Jerry Jones’ previous comments, and that the arrival of Mike Pettine underscores the urgency surrounding a defense still seeking answers.
CBS Sports also revisits the blockbuster trade that brought Micah Parsons to Dallas, weighing which side — the Dallas Cowboys or the Green Bay Packers — has truly benefited, and concluding that the deal has not unfolded exactly as either team expected.
Giants still leading, Commanders under scrutiny
The New York Giants (3-1) remain atop the division, and CBS Sports includes them in a slate of Week 6 “it wouldn’t shock me if…” scenarios, which feature the possibility of New York stretching its NFC East lead.
In Washington (1-3), attention remains fixed on last week’s end-of-game mishap against those Giants. CBS Sports reports that quarterback Jayden Daniels defended head coach Dan Quinn on Thursday and took full responsibility for Washington letting the clock run out while in field goal range, calling it a failure on his part. Pro Football Rumors also lists Washington among the clubs making minor roster moves, though the specifics are not detailed in the available summary.