Eagles appear set to add QB from Cowboys' practice squad as Jalen Hurts deals with blood clot

In the NFL , availability is often described as a player’s best ability.

Since taking over as the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting quarterback, Jalen Hurts has largely embodied that idea.

The Super Bowl LIX MVP started all 17 games in 2023, missed two games with a concussion in 2024 and sat out Philadelphia’s regular-season finale that year as the Eagles rested most of their starters ahead of the playoffs.

Backup quarterback Tanner McKee filled in for Hurts in Week 18 to close the 2025 season and will be called upon again this Sunday.

Hurts has been ruled out by what the team has described as a superficial blood clot in his calf.

FORMER NFL TEAM DOCTOR ADDRESSES JALEN HURTS' BLOOD CLOT AS QB'S SEASON HINGES ON ONE KEY WORD Hurts was considered a full participant in Friday’s practice leading into this past Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, despite dealing with a calf injury.

He was not on the injury report for last week's game in London.

While McKee will be QB1 this weekend, the Eagles appear to be turning to a division rival to bolster their quarterback room and potentially push rookie Cole Payton out of the backup role in Week 6.

According to multiple reports, Philadelphia is set to sign Joe Milton off the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad.

Under NFL rules, any player signed from another team’s practice squad must be placed on the new team’s 53-man roster.

Milton will therefore be on the active roster when the Eagles host the Carolina Panthers and look to snap their three-game losing streak.

The timeline for Hurts’ return remains unclear.

The Eagles did, however, release a statement detailing how the blood clot was discovered.

"On Thursday, October 8th, Jalen visited the training room after practice requesting treatment for his calf," the team said.