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Eagles place Jalen Hurts on injured reserve due to blood clot issue

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 11:20 AM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Eagles place Jalen Hurts on injured reserve due to blood clot issue

Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles have placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve due to a superficial blood clot discovered on October 10. Initially treated for a calf injury, Hurts underwent follow-up evaluations that revealed movement in the clot, prompting the team's decision. Fans expressed frustration over how long it took to take this precautionary measure. Tanner McKee will start in Hurts’ absence against the Carolina Panthers, with Joe Milton III signed for depth. The Eagles have not provided a return timeline for Hurts, leaving it contingent on medical assessments.

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•Jalen Hurts had a superficial blood clot identified on October 10.
•Eagles fans criticized the team's management of Hurts' health.
•Tanner McKee is set to replace Hurts as starting quarterback.
•Joe Milton III has been signed for quarterback depth.
•The Eagles did not specify a timeline for Hurts' return.

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11:20 AMYahoo Sports — “You Could Have Killed Him”: NFL Fans Torch Eagles for Risking Jalen Hurts’ Life Before IR Move

What they're saying

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Jalen Hurts‘ superficial blood clot has turned from a precaution into a season-altering problem for the Philadelphia Eagles. The quarterback asked for calf treatment on October 8, telling the medical staff he was cleated in the Oct. 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams. An Oct. 10 ultrasound in London found a superficial blood clot, […] The post “You Could Have Killed Him”: NFL Fans Torch Eagles for Risking Jalen Hurts’ Life Before IR Move appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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