Eagles QB Jalen Hurts illness, Darius Slay out vs. Seahawks

Eagles face Seahawks without top players due to illness and injury, including QB Jalen Hurts and cornerback Darius Slay.

The Philadelphia Eagles are facing a challenging situation as they prepare to take on the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. Quarterback Jalen Hurts is dealing with an illness, and his status for the game is uncertain. The team has designated him as questionable, and he is flying separately to Seattle from the other players.

In addition to Hurts, the Eagles are also dealing with the absence of cornerback Darius Slay, who recently underwent arthroscopic knee surgery. While the team has not placed Slay on injured reserve, his absence will be felt as they look to end a two-game losing streak.

Hurts' absence from practice is being seen as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of illness to other players. Marcus Mariota is poised to step in as Hurts' backup if needed, and defensive end Josh Sweat is also expected to play despite missing practice due to a personal issue.

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni confirmed Slay's surgery and expressed confidence in the team's ability to adjust to his absence. The Seahawks present a formidable challenge with their talented receiving corps, but Sirianni is confident in the Eagles' defensive lineup.

As the team navigates these challenges, they are closely monitoring the progress of injured players like Cam Jurgens, who is recovering from a foot injury. Despite the uncertainties, the Eagles are focused on regaining their winning form and overcoming the obstacles they face.

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