Hurts' Blood Clot: Eagles QB Out Indefinitely

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been placed on injured reserve indefinitely due to a superficial blood clot in his leg. The condition reportedly developed after Hurts sustained a cleat injury on October 4 and was later identified through an ultrasound on October 14. Experts note that superficial clots, while different from deep-vein thrombosis, require serious attention as they can cause pain and redness, and carry a risk of moving to the deep vein system.

Doctors emphasize that even superficial clots can lead to complications, with about 10 percent of patients experiencing progression to a more serious deep vein issue. If treated with blood thinners, Hurts' recovery timeline would be complicated by the high-impact nature of professional football, increasing bleeding risks from injuries. Tanner McKee, who has a 1-1 record in two previous starts, is expected to take over as the Eagles' starting quarterback.