Eagles place Jalen Hurts on injured reserve with calf blood clot
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is out indefinitely after a calf blood clot was discovered, forcing the team to seek a replacement for their Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers.
Key points
- Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve after doctors found a superficial blood clot in his calf.
- The injury was first reported after the Eagles' Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 4.
- A later examination showed movement in the clot, leading the team to take additional precautions.
- The Eagles enter the matchup with a 2-3 record and have suffered three consecutive defeats.
- Placement on injured reserve requires Hurts to miss at least four games, with no specific return date announced.
Jalen Hurts will not play for the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers.
The quarterback was placed on injured reserve after doctors discovered a superficial blood clot in his calf, sidelining him indefinitely while treatment plans are determined.
Hurts first reported calf discomfort following the Eagles’ Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 4, and an ultrasound performed after the team’s trip to London identified the clot.
Although medical staff initially cleared him to play in the subsequent game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a later examination showed movement in the clot, leading the team to take additional precautions.
The Eagles enter the matchup with a 2‑3 record, remain in NFC East contention, and have suffered three consecutive defeats.
Placement on injured reserve requires Hurts to miss at least four games, and Philadelphia has not announced a specific return date.
Your questions, answered
Why is Jalen Hurts on injured reserve?
Hurts was placed on injured reserve after doctors discovered a superficial blood clot in his calf that showed movement during a later examination.
How long will Jalen Hurts miss?
Hurts must miss at least four games due to injured reserve rules, and the Eagles have not announced a specific return date.
How does this story make you feel?
Topics
Up next · SportsMiami, BYU and Ohio State top latest CFP rankings amid shifting standings
