Jalen Hurts Placed on IR With Blood Clot — SkimNews
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- Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve after developing a superficial blood clot in his calf, requiring treatment that will keep him out indefinitely, according to sources
- Philadelphia Eagles waited days to make a decision, consulting multiple medical experts before placing Hurts on IR, emphasizing caution in managing his condition
- Blood clot treatment typically involves anticoagulants, which prevent players from competing, with a minimum six-week recovery period on moderate doses, sources indicate
- Tanner McKee will start at quarterback against the Carolina Panthers, with rookie Cole Payton promoted to backup and Joe Milton signed from Dallas’ practice squad to bolster depth
- Philadelphia’s offense ranks in the bottom five in points (18.4, 29th), total yards (262.2, 31st), and passing yards (170.6, 28th), struggling especially in second halves this season
- Jalen Hurts’ absence will span at least four games — against the Panthers, Cowboys, Commanders, and Giants — before the Eagles’ Week 10 bye allows for a full reevaluation
Why it matters: Hurts’ removal from the lineup leaves a thinning Eagles offense, already last in yards per play (4.5) and worst in second-half performance, reliant on unproven quarterbacks during a critical stretch. The six-week minimum anticoagulant treatment creates a hard timeline, making recovery progress a non-negotiable factor in their playoff viability.
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