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Eagles' Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve after superficial blood clot found in his calf area

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Morik, R. (2026, October 17). Eagles' Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve after superficial blood clot found in his calf area. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/eagles-jalen-hurts-placed-injured-reserve-superficial-blood-clot-calf-area

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Fox News · collected 2026-10-17 · by Ryan Morik

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The Philadelphia Eagles placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after discovering a superficial blood clot in his calf. This diagnosis will sideline Hurts for at least the next four games, including matchups against the Panthers and all NFC East rivals. The team's statement emphasized that while Hurts practiced fully leading up to the announcement, medical caution dictated he would not play due to potential health risks associated with untreated blood clots. Philadelphia now faces challenges as backup quarterback Tanner McKee is set to start in Hurts' absence.
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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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“Article A reports on Jalen Hurts being placed on injured reserve due to a blood clot diagnosis, while Article B discusses the NFL's and NFLPA's responses to how the Eagles handled Hurts' care regarding his blood clots, which are separate related events.”
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“The articles describe Hurts being diagnosed with a superficial blood clot and placed on injured reserve, but Article B's claim of 'serious' and potentially life-threatening nature, and the possibility of him being out for the season, suggests it is discussing a more severe diagnosis or different event.”
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“Article A reports on Jalen Hurts being placed on injured reserve due to a blood clot diagnosis, while Article B provides general information about the condition and how to avoid it.”
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Hurts played in the team’s London game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and practiced in full on Wednesday, one day before the team announced he would not play Sunday. "On Thursday, October 8th, Jalen visited the training room after practice requesting treatment for his calf.
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🔮 Hurts will now miss a minimum of four games.

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The Philadelphia Eagles have placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after he was diagnosed with a superficial blood clot. asserted
he → place → clot
Hurts will now miss a minimum of four games. asserted
Hurts → miss → games
The Eagles released a statement Thursday about the medical condition of their quarterback in announcing his looming absence, saying Hurts had been receiving treatment for nearly a week and even flew to and from London with it. asserted
Hurts → release → it
Hurts played in the team’s London game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and practiced in full on Wednesday, one day before the team announced he would not play Sunday. "On Thursday, October 8th, Jalen visited the training room after practice requesting treatment for his calf. asserted
Jalen → play → calf
He informed the medical staff he had been cleated during the (Los Angeles) Rams game on October 4th. asserted
he → inform → 4th
This was his first treatment session for the calf injury following the game, after having practiced in full both Wednesday and Thursday. asserted
This → follow → game
On Friday, Jalen received treatment, practiced in full, and was added to the practice report," the team said in its statement earlier this week. "Out of an abundance of caution, an ultrasound was performed on Saturday following the team’s flight to London and walkthrough. asserted
ultrasound → receive → London
The ultrasound revealed a superficial blood clot. asserted
ultrasound → reveal → clot
Our medical staff and doctors in London reviewed the results and concluded that activity and mobility were important and that Jalen could safely play. uncertain
Jalen → review → results
Doctors recommended a follow-up ultrasound within 72 hours of the game and the return flight to Philadelphia. asserted
Doctors → recommend → Philadelphia
"Jalen played without limitation in the game Sunday, received treatment on Monday and Tuesday, and practiced in full on Wednesday, as reflected in the practice report. asserted
Jalen → play → report
Throughout our time in London and this week, we have remained in communication with the league office regarding the matter. asserted
we → remain → matter
"On Wednesday night, a follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in the small blood clot. asserted
ultrasound → follow → clot
Jalen will be out for Sunday’s game vs. the (Carolina) Panthers as we determine the appropriate course of treatment. asserted
we → determine → treatment
Hurts will miss games against the Panthers and each of the Eagles’ three NFC East rivals. asserted
Hurts → miss → rivals
He will be eligible to return in Week 11 against the Pittsburgh Steelers (the Birds have a Week 10 bye, which is when Hurts would initially be able to come back). asserted
Hurts → return → bye
Blood clots can be dangerous because they may block blood flow to vital organs, causing a pulmonary embolism, stroke or heart attack. uncertain
they → block → embolism
They can also damage tissue or be fatal if they form or travel without prompt treatment. asserted
they → damage → treatment
Tanner McKee, a third-year veteran, is Philadelphia's backup and is now in line to start against the Panthers. asserted
McKee → start → Panthers
McKee has started two games in his career and the team has lost one and won the other. asserted
team → start → other
The struggling Eagles have already been without DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley. asserted
Eagles → struggle → Smith
OutKick's Armando Salguero contributed to this report. asserted
Salguero → contribute → report
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