The Philadelphia Eagles have placed star quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after discovering a superficial blood clot in his calf, sources told ESPN and NFL Network. The decision followed extensive consultations with medical experts and will sideline Hurts indefinitely, with the team emphasizing they would not rush any decisions about his future. Hurts will miss games against the Panthers, Cowboys, Commanders, and Giants before the Eagles’ Week 10 bye, allowing time to evaluate his health and the team’s outlook. The Eagles believe the clot is treatable, and Hurts’ return will be determined by his medical team.
In most cases, blood clots are treated with anticoagulants (blood thinners), which prohibit gameplay. A moderate dose typically requires a minimum six-week window, though some doctors suggest a shorter timeline if the clot is minor and managed with anti-inflammatories. If the clot worsens, three months of blood thinners may be needed. The Eagles have moved to fortify their roster, naming Tanner Mc Kee as the starting quarterback against the Panthers, promoting rookie Cole Payton to backup, and signing Joe Milton off Dallas’ practice squad, who must remain on the roster for three weeks per NFL rules.
This development adds to a chaotic stretch for Philadelphia, which has also dealt with hamstring injuries to Saquon Barkley and De Vonta Smith, the retirement of Lane Johnson, and the trade of Cam Jurgens. Offensively, the Eagles rank among the NFL’s worst, sitting in the bottom five in points per game (18.4, 29th), total yards (262.2, 31st), yards per play (4.5, 30th), and passing yards (170.6, 28th). They have failed to score 25 points in seven straight games, their longest streak since Nick Sirianni became head coach in 2021, and lead the league in three-and-out rate at 38%.
Quelle: ESPN NFL · Zusammengefasst von HeadlinesBriefing