Eagles rule Jalen Hurts out against Panthers after follow-up scan
Philadelphia says a follow-up ultrasound found movement in a blood clot in Hurts’ calf. Tanner McKee is expected to start Sunday while the team determines treatment.
The Philadelphia Eagles ruled quarterback Jalen Hurts out of their Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 18, after a follow-up ultrasound showed movement in a blood clot in his calf, according to CBS Sports and NBC News. The Eagles said they are determining the appropriate course of treatment. They have not given a timetable beyond Sunday’s game.
Tanner McKee, Philadelphia’s backup quarterback, is expected to start against Carolina, CBS Sports reported. Hurts had started all five of the Eagles’ games this season, according to NBC News, so the change puts McKee in charge of an offense that has struggled through the opening weeks.
How the Eagles discovered Hurts’ blood clot
Hurts sought treatment for his calf on October 8 after being cleated during the Eagles’ October 4 game against the Rams, according to the team account reported by CBS Sports. He practiced in full on October 8 and 9. After the team flew to London, an ultrasound on October 10 found a superficial blood clot, CBS Sports and NBC News reported.
The Eagles said their medical staff and doctors in London concluded Hurts could safely play and that activity and mobility were important. He played without limitation against Jacksonville on October 11, the team said. NBC News reported that he took every snap in the loss, completing 21 of 40 passes for 220 yards.
According to the Eagles’ account reported by NBC News, Hurts received calf treatment on Monday and Tuesday and participated fully in Wednesday’s practice. The follow-up ultrasound that night showed movement in the clot, prompting the decision to keep him out against Carolina while the team determines treatment.
What Hurts’ absence means for Philadelphia
The Eagles won their first two games before losing three straight, NBC News reported. Entering Week 6, they ranked second-to-last in total yards per game, 28th in passing yards and 29th in points per game. McKee’s expected start comes as Philadelphia tries to halt that run without its regular quarterback.
Through five games, Hurts had completed 57.8% of his passes for 933 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions, according to CBS Sports. His absence leaves Philadelphia preparing for Sunday’s game with a different starter while the Eagles decide his treatment plan.
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Sources and context
- Jalen Hurts ruled out of EaglesCBS Sports; original reporting by CBS Sports
- Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss game vs. Panthers with blood clotNBC News; reporting by Rohan Nadkarni
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