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

Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback, is sidelined indefinitely due to a blood clot in his calf discovered on October 4 during a game against the Rams. The team revealed that a follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday showed "movement" in the small blood clot, raising concerns about its severity. Given the uncertainty, the Eagles are considering placing Hurts on injured reserve (IR), though this would not rule out an earlier return if his condition improves.

The news came as the Eagles were already struggling with three straight losses, including a 19-17 defeat to the Jaguars in London on Sunday. With Hurts out, Tanner McKee, who has thrown five touchdowns and one interception over six games in his career, will start against the Panthers this Sunday.

Dr. David Chao, an NFL veteran doctor, emphasized that whether Hurts misses a short or extended period depends on whether the movement indicates propagation of the clot or deeper vein involvement. If it's deep, Hurts could be sidelined for multiple weeks; if superficial and propagating, recovery time is uncertain but potentially longer than initially anticipated.

Eagles fans are pessimistic about their team’s future as they wait for updates on Hurts' condition and potential return timeline.