Eagles QB Hurts ruled out with blood clot in calf

Summarised from 4 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 15 Oct, 20:15 · Archive

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Carolina Panthers after an ultrasound revealed movement in a superficial blood clot in his calf.

Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a superficial blood clot in his calf. The Eagles announced the decision on Thursday after an ultrasound revealed movement in the clot.

Hurts suffered the injury during the Eagles' game against the Los Angeles Rams on 4 October when he was kicked in the calf. He did not seek treatment until 8 October, when he visited the training room after practice requesting care for the injury. The medical staff then added him to the injury report on Friday.

Out of an abundance of caution, an ultrasound was performed on Saturday following the team's flight to London for their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The scan revealed a superficial blood clot. The Eagles' medical staff and doctors in London concluded that activity and mobility were important and that Hurts could safely play. Doctors recommended a follow-up ultrasound within 72 hours.

Hurts played without limitation in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Jaguars, completing 21 of 40 passes for 220 yards and one touchdown. He received treatment on Monday and Tuesday and practised in full on Wednesday.

On Wednesday night, a follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in the small blood clot. The Eagles will determine the appropriate course of treatment for Hurts, who is 28 years old. There is no timetable for his return. The Eagles will turn to backup quarterback Tanner McKee against the Panthers. The team is 2-3 and coming off three straight losses.

How it is being reported

• Blood clot rules Eagles QB Hurts out of Panthers gamePhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of their game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday due to a blood clot in his calf.Sky Sports · 15 Oct, 19:52
• Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts ruled out of Sunday's game 'out of an abundance of caution' due to blood clotJalen Hurts is ruled out for Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers after an ultrasound revealed movement in a superficial blood clot in his calf.Fox News · 15 Oct, 19:03
• Eagles QB Jalen Hurts diagnosed with blood clot as he's ruled out of showdown with Panthers with scary injuryPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has a superficial blood clot and will now miss Sunday's game against the visiting Carolina Panthers.Daily Mail Sport · 15 Oct, 18:21
• Jalen Hurts suffers blood clot that forces him to Eagles benchThe team had been aware of the injury after it was suffered in a matchup against the Rams on Oct. 4.New York Post · 15 Oct, 18:11
• Jalen Hurts dealing with 'very unique' injury as Philadelphia Eagles QB adds to mystery over his healthJalen Hurts is on the Philadelphia Eagles injury report and added to mystery over his situation as he comments on his 'very unique experience'Daily Mail Sport · 15 Oct, 12:45

In this story: Jalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Carolina Panthers · Jacksonville Jaguars · Los Angeles Rams · Tanner McKee · London

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