Eagles Place Quarterback Jalen Hurts on Injured Reserve, No Timeline for Return
- The Philadelphia Eagles are not placing quarterback Jalen Hurts on Injured Reserve despite his indefinite sidelining after an ultrasound revealed a superficial blood clot had moved, ruling him out for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.
- Treatment for the superficial blood clot involves blood thinners, which prevent Hurts from competing; a moderate dose of anticoagulants typically requires a minimum of six weeks for recovery.
- Backup Tanner McKee will start against the Carolina Panthers, with rookie Cole Payton and Joe Milton rounding out quarterback depth, while the Eagles operate with a 51-man roster including retired Lane Johnson.
- General manager Howie Roseman and the front office have not discussed placing Hurts on Injured Reserve, which would mandate a four-week absence, as the team faces four games over the next 22 days.
- Medical teams will determine when Hurts returns, with potential recovery times ranging from three weeks to several months, though worsening conditions could extend treatment to three months.
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Eagles change course on Jalen Hurts after more medical consultations
The Philadelphia Eagles have made a major change involving quarterback Jalen Hurts. After talking with doctors and medical experts Saturday, the team plans to place Hurts on injured reserve as he deals with a superficial blood clot in his leg, according to reports from ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. That means Philadelphia will be without its starting quarterback for at least four games.
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