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Jalen Hurts' Sudden Blood Clot That Sidelined the Eagles Star
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was unexpectedly ruled out after a routine follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in a superficial calf blood clot. Here is the complete 10-part timeline of the injury and medical decision.
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Jalen Hurts' Sudden Blood Clot Diagnosis That Sidelined Eagles Star 
10. The Week 4 Cleat Injury Against The Rams 
9. Reporting Calf Discomfort At Practice 
8. The Transatlantic Flight To London - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
7. Saturday Ultrasound Reveals A Superficial Clot 
6. Medical Clearance For The Jaguars Matchup 
5. Playing Without Limitations In Week 5 
4. Wednesday Follow-Up Scan Shows Clot Movement - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
3. Eagles Rule Out Hurts To Prioritize Safety 
2. Tanner McKee Steps In As Starting Quarterback 
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was unexpectedly ruled out after a routine follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in a superficial calf blood clot. Here is the complete 10-part timeline of the injury, London clearance, and medical decision.
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10. The Week 4 Cleat Injury Against The Rams
The issue began on October 4 during Philadelphia's Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, when Hurts took a direct cleat to his calf during normal game action.
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9. Reporting Calf Discomfort At Practice
On October 8, Hurts reported lingering calf discomfort to the Eagles' medical staff. He received treatment and was listed on the injury report as a full participant on October 9.
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8. The Transatlantic Flight To London
Following Thursday's practice, Hurts and the Eagles boarded their overnight transatlantic flight to the United Kingdom for their Week 5 international showdown at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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7. Saturday Ultrasound Reveals A Superficial Clot
After completing Saturday's walkthrough in London, team doctors ordered an ultrasound out of an abundance of caution, which revealed a small superficial blood clot in his lower leg.
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6. Medical Clearance For The Jaguars Matchup
Local vascular specialists and team physicians reviewed the Saturday scan and confirmed the superficial clot posed no immediate mobility risk, clearing Hurts for Sunday's game with a scheduled re-check.
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5. Playing Without Limitations In Week 5
Showing no visible signs of physical restriction, Hurts started and played without limitations during Sunday's hard-fought 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.
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4. Wednesday Follow-Up Scan Shows Clot Movement
After flying back to Philadelphia and logging a full Wednesday practice, Hurts underwent his scheduled follow-up ultrasound—which revealed that the small blood clot had shifted position.
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3. Eagles Rule Out Hurts To Prioritize Safety
Because a shifting superficial clot carries a heightened risk of entering deeper veins, the Eagles' medical staff immediately ruled Hurts out to determine the safest course of treatment.
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2. Tanner McKee Steps In As Starting Quarterback
With Hurts sidelined, Philadelphia turned to backup quarterback Tanner McKee to lead the first-team offense in practice and prepare to start Sunday's home game.
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1. Indefinite Timeline Ahead Of Panthers Clash
As the Eagles host the Carolina Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field, team doctors continue evaluating whether blood thinners are required, leaving Hurts' return timeline open-ended.
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