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Jalen Hurts Blood Clot Diagnosis

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The Eagles announced on Thursday that Hurts is dealing with a blood clot in his calf that will sideline him at least for Sunday’s game against the Panthers.

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Hurts will miss at least four games and it’s uncertain when he will be cleared to resume playing.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 16 Octwording from Toronto Star

Our medical staff and doctors in London reviewed the results and concluded that activity and mobility were important and that Jalen could safely play.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from Fox News

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New York Post19 Oct

Jalen Hurts will be out for three months due to blood clots that are more severe than initially thought. The Eagles announced that while Hurts was first diagnosed with a superficial vein thrombosis in his left calf, further tests revealed deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. Because of these complications, he needs extensive medical care and will miss the rest of the NFL season. Tanner McKee is set…

Jalen Hurts lost for the season as blood clots worse than Eagles feared →5 articles from New York Post on this story
CBS News20 Oct

Jalen Hurts, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, will likely sit out the remainder of the current NFL season due to a recent diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in both lungs. The news was announced by Hurts' agent after the team initially placed him on injured reserve last week with a less serious blood clot condition.

Jalen Hurts expected to miss rest of season after blood clot scare →5 articles from CBS News on this story
Fox News17 Oct

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…

Eagles' Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve after superficial blood clot found in his calf area →3 articles from Fox News on this story
The Guardian20 Oct

Quarterback Jalen Hurts will likely miss the rest of the NFL season after being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs and calf. He played through these health issues in an October 11 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars despite medical advice suggesting otherwise, potentially risking serious complications or even his life. The article critiques the NFL's emphasis on player endurance over safety, questioning if…

Jalen Hurts played through a blood clot. Are NFL players cattle? →2 articles from The Guardian on this story
Toronto Star17 Oct

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…

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve with blood clot in his calf →
ABC News (US)19 Oct

Jalen Hurts, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, will miss more games due to blood clots discovered in both legs and lungs. The team announced on Monday that Hurts has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli following further medical tests conducted since he first sought treatment for his calf on October 8th. While doctors anticipate a full recovery, they have prohibited him from…

What to know about Jalen Hurts' blood clot as Eagles QB is sidelined →

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Jalen Hurts' devastating diagnosis rattles sports world CBS News

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  1. 15 Oct

    The Eagles announced on Thursday that Hurts is dealing with a blood clot in his calf that will sideline him at least for Sunday’s game against the Panthers.

    6 outlets · New York Post
  2. 16 Oct

    Then the team flew back to Philadelphia after the game and on Wednesday evening a new ultrasound discovered the "movement" that caused the team to rule Hurts out against the Panthers.

    2 outlets · Fox News
  3. 17 Oct

    Hurts has thrown for 933 yards and eight touchdowns in five games this season.

    2 outlets · Fox News

Coverage 17 articles

Where to start Former NFL team doctor addresses Jalen Hurts' blood clot as QB's season hinges on one key word Fox News

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  • 20 Oct Jalen Hurts played through a blood clot. Are NFL players cattle?Quarterback Jalen Hurts will likely miss the rest of the NFL season after being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs and calf. He played through these health issues in an October 11 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars despite medical advice suggesting otherwise, potentially risking serious complications or even his life. The article critiques the NFL's emphasis on player endurance over safety, questioning if…The Guardian
  • 20 Oct Jalen Hurts expected to miss rest of season after blood clot scareJalen Hurts, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, will likely sit out the remainder of the current NFL season due to a recent diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in both lungs. The news was announced by Hurts' agent after the team initially placed him on injured reserve last week with a less serious blood clot condition.CBS News
  • 20 Oct Jalen Hurts expected to miss rest of season after bloot clot scareJalen Hurts, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, will likely sit out the remainder of this NFL season due to a more serious medical condition than previously announced. Initially placed on injured reserve with a blood clot issue, his agent revealed that Hurts has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms in both lungs, making it too risky for him to play. Nate Burleson provided the report.CBS News
  • 20 Oct What to know about Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis, and how to avoid the same thing
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  • 20 Oct Questions abound as Jalen Hurts likely to miss rest of season due to blood clots, sources sayJalen Hurts, the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, is expected to miss the remainder of the current NFL season due to a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in his lungs, according to league sources who spoke with CBS Philadelphia. The article does not provide specific dates or further details about his recovery timeline but focuses on the immediate impact on Hurts' playing status for this season.CBS News
  • 20 Oct Jalen Hurts' devastating diagnosis rattles sports worldJalen Hurts, the standout quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, faces a potentially season-ending absence due to a serious blood clot diagnosis. The discovery was made by medical professionals and underscores the severity of Hurts' condition, which could have had severe health implications if left untreated. Tom Hanson provides this report.CBS News
  • 19 Oct What to know about Jalen Hurts' blood clot as Eagles QB is sidelinedJalen Hurts, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, will miss more games due to blood clots discovered in both legs and lungs. The team announced on Monday that Hurts has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli following further medical tests conducted since he first sought treatment for his calf on October 8th. While doctors anticipate a full recovery, they have prohibited him from…ABC News (US)
  • 19 Oct Jalen Hurts lost for the season as blood clots worse than Eagles fearedJalen Hurts will be out for three months due to blood clots that are more severe than initially thought. The Eagles announced that while Hurts was first diagnosed with a superficial vein thrombosis in his left calf, further tests revealed deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. Because of these complications, he needs extensive medical care and will miss the rest of the NFL season. Tanner McKee is set…New York Post
  • 18 Oct The only way Jalen Hurts will return this season: ‘Life-or-death situation’Jay Glazer reported on "Fox NFL Sunday" that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is recovering from a blood clot, will only return this season if the clot is completely gone, as it poses a life-or-death situation. Due to being placed on injured reserve, Hurts must miss at least four games including upcoming matches against the Panthers and Cowboys. The Eagles have lost their last three games and currently stand at…New York Post
  • 17 Oct Eagles QB Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve with blood clot in his calfQuarterback 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…Toronto Star
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  • 17 Oct Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve after Eagles quarterback diagnosed with blood clotJalen Hurts, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, was placed on injured reserve after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his calf. The team initially ruled him out two days earlier when they learned about the injury sustained from a cleat during a game against the Los Angeles Rams on October 4th. Despite returning to practice and playing against Jacksonville in London, Hurts underwent an ultrasound that…The Guardian
  • 17 Oct Eagles' Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve after superficial blood clot found in his calf areaThe 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…Fox News
  • 17 Oct Eagles make Jalen Hurts IR decision as QB’s return timeline from blood clot remains uncertainThe Philadelphia Eagles are considering placing quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve due to a blood clot in his calf, although they have not set a firm timeline for his return. The team revealed this week that Hurts has been dealing with the injury since October 4th when he was hurt against the Los Angeles Rams. With Hurts out, Stanford product Tanner McKee will start at quarterback as the Eagles prepare to…New York Post
  • 17 Oct The Eagles are ‘in shambles’ — and their fans see little reason for hopeEagles fans in Philadelphia are feeling pessimistic about their team’s prospects this season. At Chickie’s & Pete’s, a local sports bar, Tom Burns expressed that the Eagles are currently in disarray and heading in the wrong direction. This sentiment follows news of quarterback Jalen Hurts having a superficial blood clot in his calf.New York Post
  • 17 Oct Eagles appear set to add QB from Cowboys' practice squad as Jalen Hurts deals with blood clotJalen Hurts, the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, will miss this Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a blood clot in his calf discovered after last week’s game. As a result, the Eagles are reportedly signing Joe Milton, currently on the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad, to their 53-man roster as backup quarterback. This move is seen as an effort to challenge rookie Cole Payton for the…Fox News
  • 16 Oct Former NFL team doctor addresses Jalen Hurts' blood clot as QB's season hinges on one key wordDr. David Chao, former Chargers team doctor, analyzed the Eagles' statement about quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clot, focusing on the word “movement” as it may indicate whether the clot is becoming more serious. If the clot remains superficial but shows movement, Hurts could miss just one game; however, if it moves deeper into a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), he risks being out for multiple weeks or potentially the…Fox News
  • 15 Oct Jalen Hurts suffers blood clot that forces him to Eagles benchJalen Hurts, quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, has been diagnosed with a blood clot in his calf that will keep him out of Sunday's game against the Panthers. The team discovered this "unique" injury after Hurts played against the Rams on October 4th and confirmed it following a follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday night. With the Eagles currently at 2-3 and having lost three consecutive games, Hurts had…New York Post

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