Eagles QB Jalen Hurts’ Medical Saga Takes a Surprising Turn

Even though Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is sidelined indefinitely due to a superficial blood clot, the team isn’t placing him on injured reserve, a source reports to ESPN, but he’s out for a minimum of four weeks.

However, other doctors who work for the NFL (and have not examined Hurts) are saying that he could be out for six weeks.

“It’s a broad range and nuance based on size and location and hematology evaluation, but could be six weeks,” a doctor told ESPN.

Despite talks that he will NOT be placed on IR… there still remains a possibility.

“The ultimate decision about when Hurts returns to play will come from his medical team, and the Eagles are ready to follow his lead. There is still a chance Hurts eventually ends up on IR, if that is the direction the medical information leads them,” ESPN said.

ESPN reported that Hurts is receiving treatment and that backup QB Tanner McKee will start against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday with rookie quarterback Cole Payton now playing backup.

On Thursday, Eagles head coach but didn’t give up much information on Hurts’ health.

“I’m always concerned for our guys,” he said. “Jalen and I have a special relationship. There’s times I’ve said to Jalen, ‘I know you like I know my brother.’ We’ve spent a lot of time together. We’ve been to the highest of highs, we’ve had lows. Your first reaction is always the care for the player because this is not just a coach-player relationship.”