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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts out with blood clot
First reported Oct 15, 2:59 PM ET · Latest Oct 17, 9:51 AM ET · Explainer updated Oct 17, 9:22 AM ET
Where things stand
ESPN reports that Jalen Hurts remains sidelined indefinitely with a superficial blood clot, and the team does not intend to place him on injured reserve.
What changed
The latest report adds that the Eagles have decided not to move Hurts to injured reserve, whereas earlier coverage only noted he was ruled out for the upcoming game.
Verified facts
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- The Eagles are not planning to place Jalen Hurts on injured reserve.
Source
- “The Eagles are not planning to put Jalen Hurts on injured reserve” — ESPN
- Jalen Hurts remains sidelined indefinitely because of a superficial blood clot.
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- “he remains sidelined indefinitely with a superficial blood clot” — ESPN
- Jalen Hurts was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Panthers.
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- “ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers” — ESPN
- The reason for Hurts being ruled out is a superficial blood clot in his calf.
Source
- “due to a superficial blood clot in his calf” — ESPN
How this story developed
- New: The Eagles are not planning to place Jalen Hurts on injured reserve. Jalen Hurts remains sidelined indefinitely because of a superficial blood clot. Jalen Hurts was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Panthers. The reason for Hurts being ruled out is a superficial blood clot in his calf.
Questions we’re following
- It is unclear how long Hurts will be unavailable and what treatment plan will be followed. Open
Background
Hurts was ruled out of the Sunday game against the Panthers because doctors found a superficial clot in his calf. A superficial clot is a clot that forms near the surface of a vein and can be serious but is generally less dangerous than a deep‑vein clot. In the NFL, players with injuries that keep them out for an extended period can be placed on injured reserve (IR), which frees a roster spot but requires the player to miss a minimum number of games.
What to watch
No specific date for Hurts’ return has been reported.
Timeline of reporting
- Sources: Eagles QB Hurts, out indefinitely with blood clot, not planned for IR — ESPN
The Eagles are not planning to put Jalen Hurts on injured reserve, sources told ESPN, even as he remains sidelined indefinitely with a superficial blood clot.
- Eagles QB Hurts ruled out vs. Panthers with blood clot in calf — ESPN
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers due to a superficial blood clot in his calf.
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