Team news: Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Hurts will be out for the season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs.

Related players: Tanner McKee, Joe Milton

Hurts's agent released a statement that Hurts will continue to be around the team and get blood thinners, and has no function limitations. He'll have to avoid football activities. She added she expects Hurts to make a full recovery and it will have no long-term effects, which is obviously great news. From a fantasy angle, McKee should remain the starter for at least the short term. While he flashed at times in a loss to the Panthers, overall it wasn't a great performance. The Eagles signed Joe Milton away from the Cowboys last week, and with Hurts now out for the year and the Eagles sitting at 2-4, it wouldn't be a surprise for the Eagles to see what they have with Milton. The team has not signed Hurts to an extension at this point and those who follow the team will say there is a chance the Eagles move on from Hurts after this year. GM Howie Roseman has set the team up with several early draft picks over the next two seasons so it's also possible they make a move for a QB in the draft.

The Eagles are placing QB Jalen Hurts (blood clots) on injured reserve.

This is ultimately the best move for Hurts and the Eagles. The most important thing for Hurts right now is to take care of his superficial blood clot in his calf. The Eagles discussed this with numerous doctors and experts and ultimately came to what was the best decision for all parties involved. This is about more than football right now for Hurts. It is unclear how long Hurts will be out for, but again, the important thing here is that he getting treatment and the Eagles believe this is treatable. As for the Eagles on the field, Tanner McKee will take over as the starting quarterback, beginning Sunday against the Panthers.

DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks practiced fully Friday and carry no injury designation against Carolina.

Related Players: Hollywood Brown, Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Elijah Moore, Dallas Goedert, Zach Ertz, Tanner McKee

Smith offers WR3 value with WR2 upside if he resumes his usual role, although McKee’s first start adds uncertainty. Wicks becomes a more volatile FLEX with Smith and Brown available to compete for targets. Lemon, Cooper and Brown are difficult to trust in standard-sized leagues with the receiving room healthier. Goedert remains a reasonable tight end streaming option.

Saquon Barkley will miss Sunday’s game against Carolina with a hamstring injury. Philadelphia also placed Will Shipley on injured reserve with a foot injury. Dameon Pierce is in line to start, with Carson Steele backing him up.

Related Players: Dameon Pierce, Carson Steele, Jaydon Blue, Ian Wheeler, Tank Bigsby, Tanner McKee

Pierce is a viable RB2 based on his opportunity to lead this depleted backfield. Philadelphia’s quarterback change adds uncertainty to its scoring outlook, but Pierce’s expected workload makes him a reasonable replacement for injured starters. Steele is a deep-league handcuff rather than a comfortable FLEX.

No Saquon Barkley (hamstring) at practice today. He has missed all week.

DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is practicing again and Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) returned after missing yesterday.

Related Players: Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore, Dallas Goedert, Zach Ertz, Tanner McKee

Wicks remains a WR3/FLEX possibility if Smith sits and Wicks is cleared for his usual role. A healthy Smith would become Philadelphia’s preferred WR start, with Wicks falling into more volatile WR4/FLEX territory. If both miss, Lemon and Cooper would gain deeper-league appeal, while Goedert would have a stronger TE1 streaming case.

DeVonta Smith returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday after missing Wednesday’s session with hamstring and toe injuries. Dontayvion Wicks moved in the opposite direction, dropping from limited participation Wednesday to DNP Thursday because of his hamstring.

Related Players: Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore, Dallas Goedert, Zach Ertz, Tanner McKee, Jalen Hurts

Smith would become Philadelphia’s preferred WR start if he returns to a normal role, offering WR3 value with WR2 upside despite the quarterback change. Wicks’ downgrade makes a replacement plan necessary. If Smith sits and Wicks plays, Wicks remains a WR3/FLEX option. If both miss, Lemon and Cooper would become deep-league FLEX possibilities, while Goedert’s target opportunity would strengthen his TE1 streaming case.

Drew Kendall (knee) back at Eagles practice, but Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith are not. Neither is Jalen Hurts

Related Players: Dameon Pierce, Jaydon Blue, Carson Steele, Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore, Dallas Goedert, Tanner McKee

Pierce remains a volume-based RB2 option if Barkley misses another game, although Philadelphia’s move to McKee lowers the offense’s scoring ceiling. Blue and Steele are deep-league stashes rather than dependable starters. If Smith remains out, Wicks would be a WR3/FLEX option provided his own hamstring allows him to play.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is out for Sunday due to a superficial blood clot. It is safe to say that Jalen Hurts is out until his medical situation is resolved. Until then, it's Tanner McKee moving forward.

Related Players: DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore, Dallas Goedert, Zach Ertz, Saquon Barkley, Dameon Pierce, Jaydon Blue, Carson Steele

McKee becomes an emergency QB2 option in superflex leagues, while managers replacing Hurts in one-quarterback formats should look elsewhere first. Philadelphia’s pass catchers take a downgrade: Goedert becomes a fringe TE1, and Wicks is a volatile WR3/FLEX if Smith remains out.

Indications are one, if not both, DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley have a shot to return against the Panthers.

It will depend on how the practice week goes, of course. In Barkley's case, with Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley out, will the Eagles have to bring in more backs to fill a void? If they do at some point this week, it could be a sign Barkley isn't ready to go, so that's something to keep an eye on. The Eagles passing game has really struggled this season but would be boosted by the return of Smith.

Eagles RB Will Shipley suffered a partial tear of his plantar fascia during Sunday’s loss to the Jaguars that now could sideline him multiple weeks, per source.

With Saquon Barkley dealing with a hamstring injury, Tank Bigsby on IR and Shipley hurt, the Eagles’ RB injuries are mounting.

Related players: Dameon Pierce, Carson Steele, Jaydon Blue

No one at RB stood out for the Eagles on Sunday. Shipley did have a touchdown to help owners who took a shot he would get volume. But, after Shipley the team turned to Pierce who ran 11 times for 14 yards. The Eagles have Steele and Blue on their practice squad. Steele was elevated but didn't get work. Neither back should really excite fantasy owners, but if Barkley can't return in Week 6, there is likely a guy on the waiver wire in your league who could serve as the team's RB1 in Week 6, so this is a situation worth keeping an eye on.