Eagles QB Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve with blood clot in his calf

Read the original at Toronto Star ↗
Cite

The Associated Press. (2026, October 17). Eagles QB Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve with blood clot in his calf. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/eagles-qb-jalen-hurts-placed-on-injured-reserve-with-blood-clot-in-his-calf/article_f9a78aae-21f8-5d15-b939-cb4f82f20b14.html

Dated from the outlet's own feed. Check the original for its byline.

Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-17 · by The Associated Press

Quick Summary

Quarterback Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles has been placed on injured reserve after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his calf. The injury occurred during a game against the Los Angeles Rams on October 4 and was initially treated cautiously by medical staff, allowing Hurts to play in London but requiring him to miss at least four games. Rookie Tanner McKee will start in Hurts’ absence as the Eagles face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-18, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

AI analysis runs on qwen2.5:14b, locally

Story summary

Jalen Hurts, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, was placed on injured reserve after being diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his calf, which will sideline him for at least four games. The team revealed this news on Thursday, October 15, following an ultrasound that showed movement in the small blood clot discovered on Saturday, October 10. Hurts had initially played through the injury during their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London and even practiced fully before the diagnosis was made public. The Eagles are now preparing for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers with backup quarterback Tanner McKee taking over as starter, while they also consider adding another QB from a division rival to bolster their roster. Philadelphia is currently 2-3 after three consecutive losses, including a narrow defeat by Jacksonville on October 10.

Written for “Jalen Hurts Blood Clot Injury” on 2026-10-19, grounded in this article and the 7 other(s) covering the same event.

Story

📰 Jalen Hurts Blood Clot Injury
Sports · 8 article(s) covering the same event. Compare every outlet's account →

Compared with similar articles

This article reads unscored and hedges 5% of its claims. Each row says how that neighbour differs.
Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve after Eagles quarterback diagnosed with blood clot same event · 100%
The Guardian · 0.99 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 11% hedged 1 of 9 📰 publisher trust 68
“Both articles report on Jalen Hurts being placed on injured reserve due to a blood clot in his calf, with consistent details about the timing and cause of the injury.”
Eagles' Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve after superficial blood clot found in his calf area same event · 100%
Fox News · 0.99 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 9% hedged 2 of 22 📰 publisher trust 67
“Both articles report on Jalen Hurts being placed on injured reserve due to a blood clot in his calf, citing the same timing and details.”
Jalen Hurts suffers blood clot that forces him to Eagles bench same event · 100%
New York Post · 0.93 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 20% hedged 1 of 5 📰 publisher trust 67
“Both articles describe Jalen Hurts being diagnosed with a blood clot in his calf, leading to him being sidelined and placed on injured reserve for at least four games.”
Eagles make Jalen Hurts IR decision as QB’s return timeline from blood clot remains uncertain same event · 100%
New York Post · 0.92 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 7 📰 publisher trust 67
“Both articles discuss the Eagles placing Jalen Hurts on injured reserve due to a blood clot in his calf, specifying the same timeline and injury details.”
Eagles appear set to add QB from Cowboys' practice squad as Jalen Hurts deals with blood clot same event · 100%
Fox News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 13% hedged 4 of 31 📰 publisher trust 67
“Both articles discuss Jalen Hurts being placed on injured reserve due to a blood clot in his calf, directly impacting his availability for upcoming games.”
Meet Tanner McKee, the Eagles backup expected to start after Jalen Hurts’ blood clot scare different event · 70%
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 8% hedged 1 of 12 📰 publisher trust 67
“While both articles discuss Jalen Hurts' blood clot and its impact on his status with the Eagles, Article A is about McKee potentially starting in place of Hurts due to the injury, while Article B confirms Hurts being placed on injured reserve.”
The Eagles are ‘in shambles’ — and their fans see little reason for hope different event · 70%
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 5 📰 publisher trust 67
“Article A describes the announcement and fan reaction to Jalen Hurts' blood clot, while Article B provides details on his placement on injured reserve and expected recovery timeline.”
The only way Jalen Hurts will return this season: ‘Life-or-death situation’ different event · 50%
New York Post · 0.91 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 14 📰 publisher trust 67
“Article A reports on Hurts being placed on injured reserve due to a blood clot, while Article B discusses potential scenarios for his return this season.”
Former NFL team doctor addresses Jalen Hurts' blood clot as QB's season hinges on one key word different event · 30%
Fox News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 12% hedged 5 of 40 📰 publisher trust 67
“While both articles discuss Jalen Hurts' blood clot and its impact on his playing status, they appear to cover different updates and timelines regarding his condition.”
How this article was measured signals, leaning charts, publisher record, byline, topics and claims

Signals How these are calculated →

Claims extracted
19
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
5%
1 of 19 hedged ("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
takes no side on a contested political question
Publisher signals
63/100
Toronto Star's corrections and hedging, across everything collected from it. Not a measure of accuracy.
Outlets on this story
8
Sports
Same framing elsewhere
1
articles that frame the event the way this one does
Analyzed 2026-10-18 · how these are computed

How this is being covered How these are calculated →

Article leaning vs. publisher reliability
Source leaning vs. consistency

Publisher

Toronto Star · 8122 article(s) · 22 correction(s) detected
Running correction rate · 22 correction(s)
2026-10-16
Amputations and cancer treatment delays: Lawmakers hear testimony on Mississippi prison healthcare
2026-10-16
UPDATE: Golconda Gold Releases Q3 2026 Production Update at Galaxy
2026-10-08
News Clarification for Oct. 8
2026-10-07
Correction
2026-10-05
Entertainment Correction for Oct. 5
2026-10-03
Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
2026-09-28
Organizations call for Action to End the Deaths of Indigenous People in Custody
2026-09-27
Police memorial recognizes six officers killed in the line of duty in 2026
2026-09-27
UPDATE: WSP to host Power & Energy-focused investor event virtually only
2026-09-26
News Clarification for Sept. 27
2026-09-26
Former federal public servant seeks better pensions for injured workers
2026-09-25
News Corrections for Sept. 25
2026-09-25
She has not been charged. But the Project South allegations have branded her with a 'scarlet letter'
2026-09-24
Correction
2026-09-23
MULTIMEDIA UPDATE: Smith+Nephew launches the new EVOS™ PELVIC Plating System at the 2026 Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting, expanding the EVOS Plating Platform for pelvic and acetabular fracture management
2026-09-22
Costa Rican man complained of lack of care for diabetes before his death in ICE custody, family says
2026-09-22
Judges' grilling of accused men leads to sex assault and dangerous driving cases being overturned
2026-09-20
Jura Energy Corporation Provides Clarification Regarding Media Reports Concerning Its Petroleum Rights in Pakistan
2026-09-19
New details emerge about Toronto's guns-for-hire and the 'crash-out mission" that sparked the Project South investigation
2026-09-17
UPDATE: Osisko Critical Minerals Corporation Announces C$100 Million Private Placement of Special Warrants
2026-09-17
Alabama set to execute man for pawn shop killings months after his nitrogen gas execution blocked
2026-09-04
Orca Corrects Q3 Quarterly Dividend Announcement

Who wrote this

The Associated Press
1364 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 The fine will be paid to Alabama in accordance with SEC policy, which provides for a $500,000 penalty for violations involving access to competition areas in all SEC-sponsored sports.
2026-10-19 · assertive framing · SEC fines Tennessee $500,000 for allowing fans to storm the field after beating Alabama
🔮 The German club said Hellmann will also take on the role of board member for sport on an interim basis following the departure of Markus Krösche at his “own request.”
2026-10-19 · assertive framing · Axel Hellmann named CEO of Eintracht Frankfurt amid leadership changes
🔮 Rookie Jalon Daniels drove the Bucs (1-5) to midfield on the ensuing possession, but Tampa Bay could only get as close as the Steelers 48 before Jalen Ramsey sacked the undrafted free agent on fourth down for an 11-yard loss to end the game.
2026-10-19 · assertive framing · NFL scores: Rodgers sparks comeback as Steelers outlast Buccaneers 26-19 in OT
🔮 Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is hoping his second time taking the field for the New England Patriots will end better than his first.
2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Patriots' A.J. Brown returns from IR after missing 4 games with ankle injury
🔮 Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie will not play against Arizona on Sunday after injuring his groin during practice.
2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Star Rams CB Trent McDuffie inactive vs Cardinals after injury during practice
🔮 Monachino, who also coached linebackers, will be replaced as defensive coordinator by Aazaar Abdul-Rahim, who is Maryland’s cornerbacks coach.
2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Maryland fires its defensive coordinator after a 5th consecutive loss
🔮 “In the third set, maybe I had a bit more fitness physically,” the 27-year-old Davidovich Fokina said.
2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beats Rafael Jodar to win Shanghai Masters for his biggest career title
🔮 Pope Leo says he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery VATICAN CITY —
2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Pope Leo says he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery
🔮 It was agreed after discussions between the two sides that the game would go ahead, Tales added.
2026-10-18 · assertive framing · South African rugby player Hyron Andrews paid emotional tribute in France
🔮 “I just think he’s a really good quarterback,” Houston coach Willie Fritz said.
2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Weigman throws 5 TD passes to lead No. 20 Houston to a 35-32 win over No. 18 Oklahoma State
Wire or desk byline, not an individual reporter.
Also by The Associated Press
Steve Kerr: Stephen Curry 'fine' after tweaking right ankle at Warriors practice
2026-10-19 · Toronto Star
NFL scores: Rodgers sparks comeback as Steelers outlast Buccaneers 26-19 in OT
2026-10-19 · Toronto Star
Axel Hellmann named CEO of Eintracht Frankfurt amid leadership changes
2026-10-18 · Toronto Star
SEC fines Tennessee $500,000 for allowing fans to storm the field after beating Alabama
2026-10-18 · Toronto Star
Nothing else under this byline is closely related to this article, so these are simply their most recent.
All 1364 articles by The Associated Press →

Topics

Carolina Eagles London PHILADELPHIA the Philadelphia Eagles

Subjects

Hurts PERSON · 7× Eagles ORG · 6× PHILADELPHIA GPE · 4× London GPE · 3× Carolina ORG · 1× Jacksonville ORG · 1× Jalen Hurts PERSON · 1× Los Angeles GPE · 1× Rams ORG · 1× the Philadelphia Eagles ORG · 1×

Narrative

Hurts is the latest starter sidelined for Philadelphia, which has played without star running back Saquon Barkley, No. 1 receiver DeVonta Smith and offensive linemen Lane Johnson, Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-18
🔮 Hurts will miss at least four games and it’s uncertain when he will be cleared to resume playing.
2026-10-18 · Toronto Star
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve with blood clot in his calf · assertive framing

Claims (19 extracted, 1 hedged)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Quarterback Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve Saturday, two days after the Philadelphia Eagles revealed he has a blood clot in his calf. asserted
he → place → calf
Hurts will miss at least four games and it’s uncertain when he will be cleared to resume playing. asserted
he → miss → games
Hurts was initially ruled out Thursday for the Eagles’ upcoming game against Carolina. asserted
Hurts → rule → Carolina
The Eagles said then that Hurts was injured when he took a cleat to his calf area on Oct. 4 against the Los Angeles Rams. asserted
he → say → Rams
Hurts informed the medical staff of the injury after practice on Oct. 8. asserted
Hurts → inform → Oct.
The Super Bowl 59 MVP was back at practice the next day before the team left for London to play Jacksonville. asserted
team → leave → Jacksonville
“Out of an abundance of caution, an ultrasound was performed on Saturday (Oct. 10) following the team’s flight to London and walk-through,” the Eagles said in Thursday’s statement. asserted
Eagles → perform → statement
“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
Tanner McKee, a fourth-year pro who was drafted in the sixth round in 2023, will replace Hurts. asserted
who → draft → Hurts
He’ll make his third career start for the Eagles (2-3) against the Panthers (2-2) on Sunday. asserted
He → make → Sunday
McKee started in Week 18 in 2024 and 2025 after Philadelphia had locked up a playoff berth. asserted
Philadelphia → start → berth
The Eagles signed QB Joe Milton off the Cowboys’ practice squad on Friday. asserted
Eagles → sign → Friday
Hurts hadn’t missed more than two games in a season since becoming the full-time starter in 2021. asserted
Hurts → miss → 2021
He’s led the Eagles to five straight playoff appearances, three NFC East titles and two Super Bowl appearances, beating the Chiefs 40-22 two years ago. asserted
He → lead → Chiefs
Hurts is the latest starter sidelined for Philadelphia, which has played without star running back Saquon Barkley, No. 1 receiver DeVonta Smith and offensive linemen Lane Johnson, Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson. asserted
which → sideline → Barkley
Johnson retired last week and Jurgens was traded to Baltimore a day later. asserted
Jurgens → retire → Baltimore
Smith is expected to return Sunday, but Dickerson will miss the game. asserted
Dickerson → expect → game
💬Give feedback
🕘History 🎫Support
Terms · Privacy · beta v2.0.0
Articles to 19 Oct 2026