Jalen Hurts Out for Panthers Game With Calf Blood Clot

Jalen Hurts will miss the Philadelphia Eagles’ Sunday game against the Carolina Panthers because of a superficial blood clot in his calf. The team announced the ruling out on Thursday after an ultrasound revealed movement in the clot.

Hurts said he was “cleated” during the Oct. 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams and told medical staff about the injury after the Oct. 8 practice. He practiced through last week, flew to London, and played in the 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars before returning to Philadelphia for treatment Monday and Tuesday.

““The whole thing just seems odd to me. I hope somebody is trying to figure out more what happened.””

An ultrasound performed Saturday in London after the team’s walkthrough found the superficial clot. Medical staff and London doctors concluded Hurts could safely play, recommending a follow-up ultrasound within 72 hours of the game and the return flight.

Hurts completed 21 of 40 passes for 220 yards and one touchdown in the London loss. The Eagles have lost three straight games under coach Nick Sirianni after starting the season 0-2.

Cornerback Riq Woolen said the defense is not fazed by absences, though he admitted playing many snaps is tiring. Backup quarterback Tanner McKee said Hurts told him he would be “the guy this week.”

PFT’s Mike Florio and Chris Simms questioned the timing of the announcement and said the situation seemed odd, particularly regarding bettors who wagered before the injury was disclosed.