The Philadelphia Eagles are placing quarterback Jalen Hurts, who has been out this week with a superficial blood clot, on injured reserve, according to ESPN, after consultations with multiple doctors and experts. Going on IR sidelines a player for at least four weeks.
The Eagles released a statement saying Hurts requested treatment on his calf four days after their Week 4 loss against the Los Angeles Rams. The Eagles performed an ultrasound on his leg after they landed in London for their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and found a superficial blood clot.
The team’s medical staff concluded that he could play, and the team performed a follow-up ultrasound where they saw that the blood clot had moved, which could lead to a serious health situation.
When he can play will be determined by his medical team. Hurts is still working out the best treatment plan for the situation and the team believes it is treatable. Hurts and the team are both still looking for more options and are making the quarterback’s health a top priority.
Jalen Hurts blood clot: Expert weighs in on Eagles’ situation, and when QB could return to the field
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Blood thinners are a major treatment for blood clots and a player cannot play while on that medication. Typically, a patient is on a blood thinner for six weeks, but if the clot is small, it can be treated with other measures, such as anti-inflammatories.
If the clot worsens, it can mean more time on blood thinners, which, in turn, means more time away from the field.
With Hurts out this week against the Carolina Panthers, Tanner McKee will leading the offenseand rookie Cole Payton will be the backup.
The Eagles added a safety at the quarterback position this week, signing Joe Milton off the Dallas Cowboys practice squad. They now have four QBs, a number that has led some to believe Hurts is headed for IR.