Eagles make Jalen Hurts IR decision as QB’s return timeline from blood clot remains uncertain

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Svoboda, D. (2026, October 17). Eagles make Jalen Hurts IR decision as QB’s return timeline from blood clot remains uncertain. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/sports/eagles-not-placing-jalen-hurts-on-ir-after-blood-clot-reveal/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-17 · by Dylan Svoboda

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The Philadelphia Eagles are considering placing quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve due to a blood clot in his calf, although they have not set a firm timeline for his return. The team revealed this week that Hurts has been dealing with the injury since October 4th when he was hurt against the Los Angeles Rams. With Hurts out, Stanford product Tanner McKee will start at quarterback as the Eagles prepare to face the Panthers in Week 6 with a record of 2-3 and three consecutive losses.

Written by AI on 2026-10-17, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback, was placed on injured reserve due to a blood clot discovered in his calf after playing through pain against the Los Angeles Rams and later the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Initially diagnosed with a superficial blood clot on October 10, further testing revealed more serious conditions including deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, forcing him to miss at least four games and possibly the rest of the season. The team's decision to let Hurts play despite the initial diagnosis has raised concerns about player safety in the NFL.

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Narrative

The calf injury was listed on last Friday’s injury report, although Hurts was listed as a full participant in practice that day. “It was a very unique experience, to say the least,” Hurts said Wednesday.

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🔮 The decision would keep open the possibility of Hurts returning before the mandatory four-game absence that comes with an IR stint.

2026-10-17 · New York Post

Eagles make Jalen Hurts IR decision as QB’s return timeline from blood clot remains uncertain · assertive framing

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The decision would keep open the possibility of Hurts returning before the mandatory four-game absence that comes with an IR stint. asserted

that → keep → stint

The Eagles are still gathering information about Hurts’ condition and potential treatment options, but there is no timetable for his return to the field. asserted

Eagles → gather → field

Earlier this week, the Eagles shockingly revealed that Hurts had been dealing with a superficial blood clot in his calf since suffering an injury on Oct. 4 against the Rams. asserted

Hurts → reveal → Rams

Hurts → list → least

“I don’t want to get into the details of kind of leading up to the game and whatnot, but got nicked up in the Rams game.” asserted

I → want → game

Philadelphia is 2-3 and coming off three straight losses heading into its Week 6 matchup against the Panthers on Sunday. asserted

Philadelphia → come → Sunday

Third-year Stanford product Tanner McKee, who has played in six games throughout his first two seasons, throwing five touchdowns and one interception, will get the start behind center for the Eagles. asserted

who → play → Eagles

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