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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Faces Alarming Blood Clot Risk
18 Oct
Summary
- Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve for calf discomfort.
- Blood clot has moved, increasing risk of serious complications.
- Medical specialist warns season could end due to clot treatment.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve on October 18, 2026, following calf discomfort reported earlier in the month. The move, stemming from a blood clot that initially appeared superficial, mandates a four-game absence.
Concerns escalated as a follow-up ultrasound revealed the clot had moved. Sports medicine specialist Dr. Brian Sutterer expressed significant worry, suggesting that the mandatory four-week absence might be optimistic. He indicated that if the clot has progressed to a deeper vein thrombosis, a three-month treatment with blood thinners could be necessary.
This treatment presents a severe risk in contact sports due to potential bleeding complications. Dr. Sutterer cautioned that the Eagles quarterback's season could be over. The team has not provided a return timeline, leaving the decision to Hurts' medical team as Tanner McKee steps in as the starting quarterback.
