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Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts Ruled Out for Eagles

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC · How we work

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Hurts Sidelined

Saquon Barkley is ruled out with a hamstring injury, missing his second straight game.
Jalen Hurts is sidelined because of a superficial blood clot in his calf.
Backup quarterback Tanner McKee will start for the Eagles in Week 6.
Will Shipley is on injured reserve with a foot injury and Tank Bigsby is out with an abdominal issue.

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Hurts Signs Extension

Jalen Hurts signed a five-year, $255 million extension in 2024.
The contract guarantees $179.3 million through 2028, roughly 70% of its value.
It includes performance incentives tied to playoff appearances and statistical milestones.
Eagles management cited Hurts' leadership and marketability as key reasons for the record-breaking extension.
He earned MVP honors after the Eagles won the 2024 Super Bowl over the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Hurts Sidelined

Saquon Barkley is ruled out with a hamstring injury, missing his second straight game.
Jalen Hurts is sidelined because of a superficial blood clot in his calf.
Backup quarterback Tanner McKee will start for the Eagles in Week 6.
Will Shipley is on injured reserve with a foot injury and Tank Bigsby is out with an abdominal issue.

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