The key facts

  • Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve due to a calf blood clot, out for at least a month
  • The clot was detected via ultrasound after the flight to London; a follow-up ultrasound showed the clot moving
  • The Eagles are 2-3 to start the season, also without running back Saquon Barkley; Tanner McKee replaces Hurts

Hurts to miss at least a month

The Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve due to a blood clot in his calf. According to AFP, the player will miss at least a month and undergo treatment. In any case, he would not have been able to play in Sunday's game against Carolina — backup quarterback Tanner McKee will take his place.

How the clot was discovered

Hurts first sought medical attention on October 8 due to calf pain after being stepped on in the lost game against the Los Angeles Rams. After the team flew to London for the game against Jacksonville, Eagles medical staff performed an ultrasound, which revealed a blood clot. Doctors determined he could safely take the field: in the loss to the Jaguars, Hurts completed 21 of 40 passes for 220 yards and one touchdown.

The injured reserve decision

After returning to the United States, Hurts practiced, but a follow-up ultrasound showed the clot moving. The club ruled him out of Sunday's game, consulted with several doctors and specialists, and ultimately decided to place the player on injured reserve.

Season context

Hurts is the MVP of Super Bowl 59, in which the Eagles defeated Kansas City in February 2025. This season he has thrown for 933 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions, and the team has fallen to 2-3 after three straight losses. Hurts will miss games against Carolina, Dallas, Washington and the New York Giants, with a possible return next month. The Eagles are also without star running back Saquon Barkley due to a knee injury. McKee has thrown for 597 yards and five touchdowns in six career appearances, with a 1-1 record as a starter.