Eagles' Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve after superficial blood clot found in his calf area: news

Eagles Place QB Jalen Hurts on Injured Reserve Due to Superficial Blood Clot in Calf

The Philadelphia Eagles have officially placed franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after medical evaluations detected a superficial blood clot in his lower leg and calf area. The roster move mandates that Hurts will be sidelined for a minimum of four games while he undergoes specialized medical treatment and monitoring.

Injury Origins and Medical Findings

The medical issue stems from an in-game incident during the Eagles’ matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, where Hurts was cleated in the lower leg. Although he played through initial calf discomfort, subsequent diagnostic scans and ultrasound testing revealed the formation of a superficial venous blood clot.

Following consultations with vascular specialists and medical experts, Philadelphia’s staff determined that the safest protocol required shutting Hurts down from contact football to safely manage and resolve the clot, prioritizing his long-term health and preventing any further medical complications.

Immediate Team Impact and Depth Chart Changes

With Jalen Hurts sidelined:

• Tanner McKee Steps Up: Backup quarterback Tanner McKee will assume primary starting duties under center.

• Quarterback Room Reinforcements: To bolster depth at the position, the Eagles signed quarterback Joe Milton to the active roster.

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• Recovery Timeline: Under NFL injured reserve guidelines, Hurts is ineligible to return for at least four weeks, making his earliest possible return dependent on subsequent vascular imaging and medical clearance.

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