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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Out With Blood Clot
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In Short: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a superficial blood clot in his calf.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will be sidelined for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a superficial blood clot in his calf, the team announced Thursday. The clot was first discovered in London during a Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and has since moved, according to a follow-up ultrasound.
The Eagles ruled Hurts out, stating that his health and safety are their highest priority. They are currently determining the appropriate course of treatment for the quarterback.
Hurts first reported issues with his calf on Oct. 8 after being cleated during Philadelphia's Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The team said a follow-up ultrasound Wednesday night revealed movement in a small, superficial blood clot first discovered last weekend.
The Eagles' decision to rule Hurts out comes at a critical time, as the team is currently on a three-game losing streak and is under pressure to improve their performance. The team's general manager, Howie Roseman, made significant investments this offseason along the defensive line, making it crucial for the Eagles to continue their push to contend in 2026.
The Eagles have a talented roster, especially on defense, with players like edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr., linebacker Zack Baun, cornerback Quinyon Mitchell, cornerback Cooper DeJean, and cornerback Riq Woolen. However, the team's offensive line has struggled, and the play-calling has not been effective.
With Hurts out, the Eagles are expected to start 2023 sixth-round pick Tanner McKee against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The team's offensive line and play-calling will be under scrutiny as they attempt to navigate the game without their face-of-the-franchise quarterback.
The Eagles' decision to rule Hurts out highlights the importance of player health and safety over short-term performance. The team's commitment to Hurts' well-being underscores their long-term strategy and the significant investment they have made in their top-end talent.
Despite the challenges, the Eagles' defense is still considered one of the most talented in football, which could keep the team in almost every game. The team's ability to stay competitive will be crucial as they navigate Hurts' absence and continue to fight for a playoff spot.
What this adds
The Eagles' decision to rule Hurts out for the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers underscores the team's commitment to player health and safety, despite the challenges posed by their current losing streak.
What's confirmed
- The Eagles ruled him out and said in a statement they are determining "the appropriate course of treatment" and that Hurts' "health and safety are our highest priority."
- Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a superficial blood clot in his calf, the team announced Thursday.
- The Eagles said a follow-up ultrasound Wednesday night revealed movement in a small, superficial blood clot first discovered last weekend in London.
- Hurts first visited the training room on Oct. 8 for treatment on his calf the week following a loss against the Los Angeles Rams, according to an Eagles’ statement.
- Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni attends a press conference after an NFL football game against Jacksonville Jaguars in London, Sunday, Oct.
What's still developing
- The Dallas Cowboys (2-3) lost 24-16 at home on "Thursday Night Football" to the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with Jalon Daniels, an undrafted rookie quarterback, making his second career start.
- Some teams might take that as a sign to trade away pieces at the trade deadline to reload for 2027, but the Eagles can't do that and shouldn't do that.
- After the current three-game losing streak the Eagles are on, which began with a lifeless "Monday Night Football" defeat to the Case Keenum-led Chicago Bears, Sirianni is under fire.
- Here is a look at why, how that could look for the Eagles, what QB they could seek via trade and more.
- The Week 6 game was shaping up as a must-win for the Eagles in order to get their season back on track, but that will be considerably more difficult with the news that the team will be without Hurts.
- "He was like, 'I may not be a cowboy, but this is definitely not my first rodeo.' A lot of confidence in him, a lot of confidence in himself," Raymond said.
- Tom Pelissero, formerly of NFL Network, tweeted Monday that Williams “avoided any major injury” and hasn’t been ruled out for Monday night.
- Danny Parkins, Eric Mangini, and Geoff Schwartz ask if it’s time to buy Giants stock, and if Jalen Hurts and the Eagles will struggle this season.
- After Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons said earlier in the week that the way to stop Jalen Hurts is to avoid letting him make plays with his legs, Mailata had no response to what he called "clickbait" material: "I don't pay attention to that stuff. That's clickbait stuff," he said, per The Athletic's Zach Berman.
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