The Philadelphia Eagles will be without quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday’s matchup with the Carolina Panthers after he was ruled out because of a superficial blood clot, one of several significant health and roster developments across the NFL heading into the weekend.
Key takeaways
- Hurts has been declared unavailable for Philadelphia’s game against Carolina.
- Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. practiced fully while working through a rib injury.
- Houston activated the 21-day return-to-practice period for wide receiver Christian Kirk.
- Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs and safeties Percy Butler and Tyler Owens will miss Thursday’s practice with hamstring issues.
- Cleveland elevated defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo from its practice squad and added linebacker Eugene Asante to that unit.
Falcons receive encouraging practice updates
Atlanta’s injury report brought positive news for several starters. Penix was a full participant as he continues to manage a rib issue, while left tackle Jake Matthews practiced without restriction despite a groin injury.
Linebacker Divine Deablo also logged a full session following his hamstring concern. Edge rusher Za’Darius Smith was limited because of a neck injury, and cornerback C.J. Henderson did not take part in practice due to a groin problem.
The Falcons also adjusted their practice squad, signing defensive end Chris Braswell and releasing linebacker Kenneth Murray.
Practice-squad moves and return windows across the league
Philadelphia added running back Ian Wheeler to its practice squad as it prepares to move forward without Hurts against the Panthers.
In Houston, Kirk is eligible to resume football work after the Texans opened his three-week practice window from injured reserve. The club now has up to 21 days to determine whether to place the veteran receiver back on the active roster.
Cleveland promoted Okoronkwo from the practice squad to its active group and signed Asante to the practice squad.
Washington, meanwhile, will hold Diggs out of Thursday’s session because of his hamstring. Butler and Owens are dealing with hamstring injuries as well and will not practice. Linebacker Jordan Magee returned to the field after his chest injury, with Washington beginning his 21-day activation window from injured reserve.
