India, Oct. 18 -- The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Carolina Panthers without Jalen Hurts after placing their starting quarterback on injured reserve because of a superficial blood clot in his left calf.

The move guarantees Hurts will miss at least four games, putting Philadelphia's season in the hands of backup Tanner McKee as the team attempts to end a three-game losing streak.

The bigger concern is that Hurts is not the only major absence.

Philadelphia is also dealing with significant injuries across its offensive line and running back room, leaving McKee with a much tougher assignment than simply replacing the starting quarterback.

Why Is Jalen Hurts on Injured Reserve?

The Eagles announced the decision on October 17 after co...