Jalen Hurts to miss Week 6 due to blood clot
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss his Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers after the team announced Thursday that he has a small “superficial blood clot” in his calf, and that the team is keeping him out due to an abundance of caution after there appeared to be movement with the clot. A […]
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will be sidelined for the team's Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers due to a minor "superficial blood clot" discovered in his calf. The medical staff conducted an ultrasound following the team's flight to London and discovered the clot, prompting the team to limit Hurts' activity as a precautionary measure.
Despite playing without restriction in the Sunday game against the Rams, a follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday revealed movement in the clot, leading to his removal from the upcoming game. The Eagles, already facing a challenging situation with their season, will rely on backup quarterback Tanner McKee, a sixth-round draft pick from Stanford, who has limited starting experience.
The player's safety remains the top priority for the team as they await further medical assessments to determine the long-term impact of the injury.
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