Jalen Hurts Ruled Out Against Panthers With Moving Blood Clot
The Eagles stated the follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in the small blood clot and that Hurts' health and safety are their highest priority.
is officially out for Sunday against the Carolina Panthers because of a moving blood clot in his calf, which sounds less like a standard football injury and more like a WebMD search that ruins your entire month.
The announced Thursday that their franchise quarterback is sidelined for Week 6. The issue traces back to Hurts getting cleated against the Los Angeles Rams on October 4. That seemingly routine scrape evolved into a superficial blood clot that was discovered after the team's flight to London last week.
In peak football guy fashion, Hurts actually played through the issue during last Sunday's 19-17 loss to the . He even logged a full practice this Wednesday. But a follow-up ultrasound showed the clot had moved, prompting the medical staff to step in and shut him down out of an abundance of caution.
This completely scrambles the betting board for Sunday's matchup in Carolina. The Panthers are sitting at 2-2, and facing an Eagles offense missing a guy who has already thrown for 933 yards and eight touchdowns this season completely flips the script. You do not just replace a dual-threat quarterback on a few days' notice without the point spread doing backflips.
For now, the Eagles are prioritizing Hurts' long-term health while they figure out a treatment plan. Philadelphia will have to find a way to keep their offense afloat this weekend while their star waits for the green light from the doctors.