Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday’s game against the Panthers because of a superficial blood clot in his calf, the team announced Thursday.
In a statement, the Eagles said that Hurts visited the training room after a practice on Oct. 8 for treatment on his calf, informing the staff that he had been cleated during the game against the Rams on Oct. 4. He practiced in full that week.
The staff performed an ultrasound on Hurts when he arrived in London on Saturday “out of an abundance of caution,” and it revealed a superficial blood clot that he could play through.
“Our medical staff and doctors in London reviewed the results and concluded that activity and mobility were important and that Jalen could safely play,” the statement said. “Doctors recommended a follow-up ultrasound within 72 hours of the game and the return flight to Philadelphia.”
According to the Cleveland Clinic, “superficial thrombophlebitis, or superficial vein thrombosis, is a blood clot that occurs in veins under the skin (superficial veins).”
On Sunday, Hurts completed 21 of 40 passes for 220 yards and a touchdown in the 19-17 loss to the Jaguars. He rushed for two yards, his lowest output of the season.
“Jalen played without limitation in the game Sunday, received treatment on Monday and Tuesday, and practiced in full on Wednesday, as reflected in the practice report,” the Eagles said. “On Wednesday night, a follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in the small blood clot. Jalen will be out for Sunday’s game vs. the Panthers as we determine the appropriate course of treatment. His health and safety are our highest priority.”
Wrote Dr. Brian Sutterer on X, “Oo boy - if this has progressed to a deep vein clot instead of lower risk superficial (Hurts) could be looking at the end of his season. Treatment for that would be blood thinners often for multiple months and the standard is no contact sports while on blood thinners.”
Wrote Dr. Tom Christ on X: “Report that he has a superficial blood clot in his lower leg, not a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Still, this is medically complicated and needs cautious care. DVTs are far worse and would have him out for months, SuVT can still cost substantial time if he needs to go on anticoagulants. Right now with the limited intel released there’s no way to project the rest of his season and time missed. We’ll await more reports.”
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