Eagles place QB Jalen Hurts on IR after DVT diagnosis, season over

Eagles place QB Jalen Hurts on IR after DVT diagnosis, season over

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on October 19 that quarterback Jalen Hurts had been diagnosed with deep-vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, and would miss the remainder of the season while receiving anticoagulation treatment, according to Yahoo Sports. Earlier, the team placed Hurts on injured reserve after a blood clot was discovered, as reported by NBC Sports. He had previously missed Week 6 because of a superficial calf clot treated with blood thinners, NBC Sports reported.

The injury also prompted the Eagles to evaluate backup options such as Tanner McKee, according to NJ. com.

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October 19, 2026
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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, season likely ended
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, season likely ended

PhillyVoice • 19 Oct 14:55

The Philadelphia Eagles and Hurts' agent announced that the quarterback has deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, requiring anticoagulation treatment and ruling him out of contact play.

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Eagles place quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after blood clot diagnosis
Eagles place quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after blood clot diagnosis

Bleacher Report • 19 Oct 14:22

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was moved to injured reserve following the discovery of a superficial blood clot, and his agent says he can eventually return, though he will miss the rest of the season.

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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts diagnosed with deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli, out for season
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts diagnosed with deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli, out for season

Yahoo Sports • 19 Oct 14:05

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been diagnosed with deep-vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli and will miss the remainder of the season while undergoing anticoagulation treatment.

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October 18, 2026
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Eagles fall to Panthers as team continues four-game losing streak
Eagles fall to Panthers as team continues four-game losing streak

PhillyVoice • 18 Oct 23:18

Philadelphia lost to Carolina at home, extending its losing streak to four games and prompting a series of critical observations about player performance and coaching.

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Panthers defeat Eagles 25-14 as Philadelphia struggles in Week 6
Panthers defeat Eagles 25-14 as Philadelphia struggles in Week 6

Bleeding Green Nation • 18 Oct 22:29

The Carolina Panthers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 25-14 on Sunday, extending the Eagles' losing streak to four games and dropping their record to 2-4.

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Panthers defeat injury-hit Eagles 25-14 as Bryce Young throws two TDs
Panthers defeat injury-hit Eagles 25-14 as Bryce Young throws two TDs

CBS Sports • 18 Oct 22:18

Carolina overcame a depleted Philadelphia squad, led by quarterback Bryce Young's 281 passing yards and two touchdowns, to win 25-14 on Sunday.

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Eagles place quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after earlier reports said otherwise
Eagles place quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after earlier reports said otherwise

NBC Sports • 18 Oct 13:18

Philadelphia Eagles moved Jalen Hurts to injured reserve on Saturday, contradicting an earlier ESPN report that the team had not considered the option.

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October 17, 2026
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Tanner McKee to start for Eagles as Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve
Tanner McKee to start for Eagles as Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve

Yahoo Sports • 17 Oct 20:18

Quarterback Tanner McKee will lead Philadelphia for at least the next month after Jalen Hurts was sidelined with a blood clot, while the team copes with multiple injuries on offense.

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

NBC Sports • 17 Oct 20:10

Philadelphia's starting quarterback Jalen Hurts has been moved to injured reserve after a blood clot was discovered, sidelining him for at least four games.

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Eagles say quarterback Jalen Hurts will not be placed on injured reserve amid blood clot concerns
Eagles say quarterback Jalen Hurts will not be placed on injured reserve amid blood clot concerns

ESPN • 17 Oct 11:30

Philadelphia is keeping quarterback Jalen Hurts off injured reserve while he remains sidelined with a superficial blood clot, pending further medical evaluation.

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Eagles weigh short-term IR for Jalen Hurts as blood clot worsens
Eagles weigh short-term IR for Jalen Hurts as blood clot worsens

NBC Sports • 17 Oct 02:18

Philadelphia is evaluating placing quarterback Jalen Hurts on short-term injured reserve after a calf blood clot moved, with backup Tanner McKee slated to start in Week 6.

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October 16, 2026
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Former Pro Bowler questions Eagles' explanation of Jalen Hurts blood clot
Former Pro Bowler questions Eagles' explanation of Jalen Hurts blood clot

USA Today • 16 Oct 18:44

Former NFL player Michael Robinson suggested the timing of quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood-clot injury may benefit the Philadelphia Eagles, while teammates and opponents defended the player.

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NFL says it communicated with Eagles about quarterback Jalen Hurts' pre-game blood clot
NFL says it communicated with Eagles about quarterback Jalen Hurts' pre-game blood clot

NBC Sports • 16 Oct 15:47

The league confirmed it was in contact with Philadelphia ahead of the Week 5 game in London after an ultrasound revealed quarterback Jalen Hurts had a blood clot, and said the team did not list him as questionable because he was expected to play.

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Eagles weigh backup options as Jalen Hurts faces uncertain recovery
Eagles weigh backup options as Jalen Hurts faces uncertain recovery

NJ.com • 16 Oct 15:12

Philadelphia may need to rely on Tanner McKee or seek additional quarterbacks if Jalen Hurts remains sidelined by a blood clot.

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Eagles aim to halt losing streak against Panthers in Week 6 matchup
Eagles aim to halt losing streak against Panthers in Week 6 matchup

PhillyVoice • 16 Oct 13:01

Philadelphia, trailing three games, will face Carolina, which sits at 2-2, with backup quarterback Tanner McKee starting for the Eagles.

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Former Chargers doctor warns that Jalen Hurts' blood clot could become a deep-vein thrombosis
Former Chargers doctor warns that Jalen Hurts' blood clot could become a deep-vein thrombosis

Fox News • 16 Oct 11:04

Dr. David Chao, who served as the San Diego Chargers' team physician, said the term “movement” in the Eagles' update on quarterback Jalen Hurts' clot could indicate a deep-vein thrombosis, which may keep the player out for weeks or months.

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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sidelined with superficial calf blood clot, doctors advise caution
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sidelined with superficial calf blood clot, doctors advise caution

USA Today • 16 Oct 09:31

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers after a follow-up ultrasound showed a superficial blood clot in his calf, prompting medical experts to stress careful monitoring and treatment.

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October 15, 2026
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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts ruled out for Week 6 with blood clot, Tanner McKee to start
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts ruled out for Week 6 with blood clot, Tanner McKee to start

NBC Sports • 15 Oct 23:30

Jalen Hurts will miss the Philadelphia Eagles' Week 6 game against the Panthers after a superficial blood clot in his calf moved, prompting treatment with blood thinners. Backup Tanner McKee is slated to start.

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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sidelined for Week 6 due to blood clot
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sidelined for Week 6 due to blood clot

NBC Sports • 15 Oct 17:04

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the upcoming game against the Panthers after doctors identified a superficial blood clot in his leg.

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