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Tanner McKee Steps In For Injured Hurts
18 Oct
Summary
- Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is out with a blood clot in his leg.
- Tanner McKee will start at quarterback for the Eagles.
- The Eagles are on a three-game losing streak entering Week 6.
The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to break a three-game losing streak as they host the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. This crucial game will take place at Lincoln Financial Field. Fans can tune into CBS Philadelphia for television broadcast, with Ian Eagle on play-by-play. For radio listeners, SportsRadio 94WIP will carry the game. Streaming options include Paramount+, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV for local viewers, while out-of-market fans can access NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV.
Adding to the team's challenges, starting quarterback Jalen Hurts has been placed on the injured reserve list due to a blood clot in his leg. He is expected to miss a minimum of four games. Consequently, backup quarterback Tanner McKee will take the starting position. McKee has a career record of five touchdowns and one interception across six games, including two starts.
The Eagles' upcoming schedule includes matchups against the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders, and New York Giants in the following weeks, with a bye week then occurring. Subsequent games are scheduled against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cowboys again on Thanksgiving, Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, and a final game against the Giants.
