Jalen Hurts Placed on Injured Reserve With Blood Clot in Calf
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been placed on injured reserve with a blood clot in his calf, meaning he will miss at least four games.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 17, 2026 —
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been placed on injured reserve after a blood clot was found in his calf. The move means Hurts will miss at least four games, according to the information provided.
No further details were provided about when the injury was identified, how it will be treated, or whether the Eagles have shared a timetable beyond the minimum four-game absence. The available information also does not specify which games Hurts will miss or who is expected to take his place at quarterback.
Being placed on injured reserve establishes that Hurts will be unavailable for at least the stated period. It does not, based on the information provided, establish when he might return after that stretch. The length of his absence beyond four games was not specified.
The report identifies Hurts as the Eagles’ quarterback and describes the condition as a blood clot in his calf. It does not provide additional medical details or an update on his status. No comments from Hurts, the team, or medical personnel were included in the information provided.
For now, the confirmed impact is that Hurts will miss at least four games. Further information about his recovery, the team’s plans at quarterback, and the timing of any return was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.wnct.com, see more information here.
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