Jalen Hurts Ruled Out Over Moving Blood Clot — SkimNews
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- Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for the Eagles' Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers due to a superficial blood clot in his calf that showed movement on a Wednesday night ultrasound
- Eagles medical staff and doctors cleared Hurts to play against the Jaguars in Week 5 after an initial ultrasound in London, determining mobility was safe despite the clot's presence
- Nick Sirianni declined to detail Hurts' treatment plan, emphasizing his personal bond with the quarterback and stating Hurts' health is the 'utmost important' priority for the team
- Dontayvion Wicks said most players learned of Hurts' condition during Thursday's walk-through, calling it 'real serious' and expressing team unity behind the sidelined quarterback
- DeVonta Smith stressed that Hurts' situation is 'bigger than football,' noting the seriousness puts things in perspective across the locker room
- Tanner McKee will start in Hurts' absence, stepping in as the 2023 sixth-round pick from Stanford with the team providing no timeline for Hurts' return
Why it matters: The Eagles lose their starting quarterback indefinitely just as concerns shift from performance to player safety, with no return timeline increasing pressure on a rookie backup. The medical team’s evolving assessment — from cleared to sit — underscores the unpredictability of even superficial clots in elite athletes.
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