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Ivory CoastPhiladelphia Eagles Keep Jalen Hurts Off Injured Reserve
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts remains sidelined with a blood clot, but the team is holding off on placing him on injured reserve.
Hurts sidelined but off injured reserve for now
The Philadelphia Eagles are not placing quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve yet. Hurts is sidelined indefinitely due to a superficial blood clot. Going on injured reserve would force him to miss a minimum of four weeks.
The team and Hurts are still gathering medical information and outside opinions. Player health is the primary focus, and both sides believe the issue can be treated. Placing him on injured reserve remains a possibility later if doctors recommend that path.
Medical timelines and treatment options
Blood clots are usually treated with blood thinners, which prevent a player from taking the field. Moderate doses typically require a minimum of six weeks of recovery. If a clot is minor, doctors might start with anti inflammatory medication while monitoring the situation.
In the case of Hurts, the team stated that the clot moved. That situation often leads to blood thinners. If the condition worsens, treatment could last around three months. Outside NFL doctors who have not examined Hurts noted that his recovery timeline could easily reach six weeks.
Roster moves during a turbulent stretch
With Hurts ruled out against the Carolina Panthers, backup quarterback Tanner McKee will take the start. Rookie Cole Payton moves up as the backup. Philadelphia also signed quarterback Joe Milton off the Dallas practice squad. League rules require Milton to stay on the active roster for at least three weeks.
This quarterback change comes during a tough stretch for Philadelphia. Running back Saquon Barkley and receiver DeVonta Smith have dealt with hamstring injuries. Barkley is ruled out for Sunday, though a return next week is realistic. Meanwhile, offensive tackle Lane Johnson retired, and center Cam Jurgens was traded.
What it means for the next game
Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles (NFL, Sun, 18 Oct): Philadelphia Eagles win 42%, Carolina Panthers win 58%; projected score Philadelphia Eagles 19, Carolina Panthers 22. Our safest pick: Over 32.5 points.
Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (NFL, Tue, 27 Oct): Philadelphia Eagles win 50%, Dallas Cowboys win 50%; projected score Philadelphia Eagles 24, Dallas Cowboys 24. Our safest pick: Cowboys +8.5.
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