Eagles’ Hurts Injury Sparks Speculation on QB and WR Moves

WHO:

dallascowboys.com - Third-year Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee was set to make his second consecutive start in Jalen Hurts’ place.

dallascowboys.com - Eagles running back Saquon Barkley could return after missing two games with a hamstring injury; Dameon Pierce was the only other running back on Philadelphia’s active roster.

dallascowboys.com - The Eagles waived running back Jaydon Blue from their active roster and signed Elijah Mitchell to their practice squad.

dallascowboys.com - Rookie Markel Bell played right tackle, and Willie Lampkin took over at left guard after changes to Philadelphia’s offensive line.

dallascowboys.com - Eagles guard Landon Dickerson was being considered for activation from injured reserve after missing time with a knee injury.

dallascowboys.com - Eagles All-Pro wide receiver DeVonta Smith had 26 catches for 210 yards and two touchdowns in four games, after missing two games with a hamstring injury.

Heavy NFL - The Eagles are considering wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown’s future with the team.

Heavy NFL - Nick Faria of Sports Illustrated reported on Brown’s situation.

Heavy NFL - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is the subject of a prediction that the team will part ways with him.

Newsweek - A veteran Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver is generating trade buzz around the NFL; the article excerpt does not identify the player.

WHAT:

dallascowboys.com - Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement, ending a 14-year career.

dallascowboys.com - Philadelphia traded offensive lineman Cam Jurgens and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Baltimore for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick.

dallascowboys.com - The Eagles’ defense included defensive tackles Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis, linebacker Zack Baun, and cornerbacks Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell.

dallascowboys.com - Dallas had lost two consecutive games and scored 29 points total across those games, including 13 against Green Bay; Dak Prescott had five interceptions after six games, four in his last two.

dallascowboys.com - Green Bay converted 9 of 10 third downs in the first half and 11 of 18 overall against Dallas; the Cowboys had allowed at least 20 points in each of their six games.

dallascowboys.com - Dallas linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was expected to play for the first time since Week 1, while linebacker Dee Winters was likely to miss a few weeks with an Achilles strain; cornerback Cobie Durant might also return.

Heavy NFL - The Eagles began the season 2-4.

Heavy NFL - Brown has seldom played since signing with Philadelphia.

Heavy NFL - The Eagles are connected to the Kansas City Chiefs as potential trade partners.

Heavy NFL - The article reports that ESPN predicts the Eagles will part ways with Hurts in 2027.

Heavy NFL - The headline describes Hurts as a “$265 Million QB.”

Newsweek - Hurts’ injury has added another twist to the Eagles’ season, and a veteran wide receiver is generating trade buzz around the NFL.

WHY:

dallascowboys.com - Hurts was placed on injured reserve after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli; he was barred from contact activities until fully recovered.

dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys–Eagles game remained significant because the NFC East was closely contested and winning the division remained possible for every team.

Heavy NFL - The Eagles are weighing Brown’s future while navigating their 2-4 start and Hurts’ season-ending injury.

Newsweek - The article connects Hurts’ injury with the trade buzz around the veteran wide receiver.

HOW:

dallascowboys.com - The Eagles entered the matchup with Dallas at 2-4, matching the Cowboys’ record; the Giants were 3-2-1 and Washington was 1-3-1.

Heavy NFL - The prediction about the Eagles parting ways with Hurts is attributed to ESPN.

Philadelphia is navigating a turbulent season after quarterback Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve with blood clots and barred from contact until fully recovered. ESPN predicts the Eagles will part ways with Hurts in 2027, though that remains a prediction, not a team decision. Third-year quarterback Tanner McKee was set to make his second straight start in Hurts’ place as Philadelphia prepared to face Dallas. The Eagles, like the Cowboys, entered the matchup at 2-4, with the NFC East still within reach for every team. Philadelphia was also weighing the future of receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, who has seldom played since joining the team, and was linked to Kansas City as a potential trade partner. Meanwhile, All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement after 14 seasons, and the Eagles traded lineman Cam Jurgens to Baltimore.