“You Could Have Killed Him”: NFL Fans Torch Eagles for Risking Jalen Hurts’ Life Before IR Move
Jalen Hurts‘ superficial blood clot has turned from a precaution into a season-altering problem for the Philadelphia Eagles. The quarterback asked for calf treatment on October 8, telling the medical staff he was cleated in the Oct. 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams. An Oct. 10 ultrasound in London found a superficial blood clot, […] The post “You Could Have Killed Him”: NFL Fans Torch Eagles…
NFL fans expressed outrage after the Philadelphia Eagles placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve following concerns over a developing blood clot in his calf. The 28-year-old quarterback had asked medical staff for treatment on October 8 following an injury during the October 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams. An ultrasound on October 10 revealed a superficial blood clot, yet team doctors deemed him fit to play in the subsequent game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
However, a subsequent ultrasound on October 14 detected movement in the clot, prompting the Eagles to reevaluate Hurts' condition. The team subsequently placed him on injured reserve indefinitely. The decision drew significant backlash from fans, with some condemning the organization for risking Hurts' life and putting his future health at stake.
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