Eagles Signal Big Problem With Jalen Hurts Move on Saturday
The Philadelphia Eagles made a move with Jalen Hurts on Saturday that signals he'll miss numerous games this season.
Philadelphia Eagles have a major issue with their starting quarterback, Jalen Hurts, who recently suffered a superficial blood clot in his calf. The team has placed Hurts on injured reserve indefinitely following consultations with medical experts, meaning he is out for at least the next four games. The good news is that doctors believe the clot is treatable; however, the bad news is that it could take several weeks for Hurts to heal if he needs to take blood thinners.
In most cases, blood clots are treated with anticoagulants, which prohibit a player from playing. The minimum time frame for a moderate dose of anticoagulants is six weeks, though the clot could be minor enough to start with anti-inflammatories while still monitoring. If the clot moves, doctors often opt for blood thinners, which may keep Hurts sidelined for roughly three months.
This injury comes as the Eagles are currently on a three-game losing streak before facing the 2-2 Carolina Panthers.
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