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Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve after Eagles quarterback diagnosed with blood clot
Jalen Hurts has been placed on injured reserve after doctors diagnosed a superficial blood clot in his calf. The Eagles initially ruled him out after he was hurt against the Rams, then placed him on IR two days after disclosing the diagnosis. The move keeps Philadelphia’s Super Bowl LIX MVP sidelined while the team manages a significant quarterback disruption.
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What matters
- Hurts was initially ruled out after taking a cleat to his calf during the October 4 game against the Rams.
- The Eagles said doctors considered activity and mobility safe after the clot was found, with follow-up imaging planned.
Context & caveats
- His return timeline is not established in the supplied report.
Why this made the edition
A confirmed major injury to a prominent quarterback and reigning Super Bowl MVP with immediate implications for Philadelphia’s season.
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