Eagles QB Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve with blood clot

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 23:32 · Archive

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his calf.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve on Saturday following the diagnosis of a superficial blood clot in his calf. Hurts sustained the injury on 4 October during a game against the Los Angeles Rams when he took a cleat to his calf area. He reported the injury to the medical staff after practice on 8 October.

The Eagles sent Hurts for an ultrasound on 10 October following the team's flight to London for the upcoming Jacksonville game. The scan revealed the blood clot. The Eagles' medical staff and doctors in London initially determined that activity and mobility were important for treatment and that Hurts could safely play, recommending a follow-up ultrasound within 72 hours of the game and the return flight to Philadelphia.

Hurts was ruled out for the Eagles' upcoming game against Carolina and subsequently placed on injured reserve. Hurts was the Super Bowl 59 MVP.

How it is being reported

• Eagles QB Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve with blood clot in his calfQuarterback Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve Saturday, two days after the Philadelphia Eagles revealed he has a blood clot in his calf.Clickorlando · 17 Oct, 23:05
• Eagles QB Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve with blood clot in his calfQuarterback Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve Saturday, two days after the Philadelphia Eagles revealed he has a blood clot in his calf.News4Jax · 17 Oct, 23:05

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