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Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve after Eagles quarterback diagnosed with blood clot

Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve after Eagles quarterback diagnosed with blood clot

Summary

Jalen Hurts, the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, was placed on injured reserve after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his calf. The injury happened during a game, and medical staff monitored him closely before deciding he could no longer play.

Key Facts

  • Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve on Saturday.
  • He has a blood clot in his calf, discovered after an ultrasound on October 10.
  • The injury occurred when Hurts took a cleat to his calf in a game on October 4 against the Los Angeles Rams.
  • Hurts first told the team about the injury on October 8 after practice.
  • Despite the diagnosis, doctors initially allowed him to play while monitoring his condition.
  • A follow-up ultrasound was recommended within 72 hours of the game and return flight to Philadelphia.
  • Hurts was ruled out for the Eagles’ game against Carolina earlier that week.
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