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Jalen Hurts blood clot: What is a superficial blood clot and how long could Eagles' QB be out
Eagles' Jalen Hurts may miss multiple games due to superficial blood clot.
In brief
Eagles' Jalen Hurts may miss multiple games due to superficial blood clot. Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday's game and potentially more due to a superficial blood clot that could resolve in weeks. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Quick answers
- How long could Hurts miss?
- Hurts will miss Sunday's game and may be out indefinitely due to the clot's potential to move and cause pulmonary embolism.
- What is the key takeaway from Jalen Hurts blood clot: What is a superficial blood clot and how long…?
- Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday's game and potentially more due to a superficial blood clot that could resolve in weeks.
Eagles' Jalen Hurts blood clot
Philadelphia Eagles revealed star quarterback Jalen Hurts is managing a superficial blood clot and will not play vs. Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Clot discovered after Rams game
Hurts requested treatment four days after Week 4 loss to Los Angeles Rams, believing he was kicked or cleated in the game.
Ultrasound reveals clot movement
Eagles performed ultrasound in London, discovering superficial blood clot; follow-up in Philadelphia showed clot moved.
Superficial blood clot explained
Superficial thrombophlebitis affects superficial veins, typically in legs or arms, with risk factors including recent trauma and immobility.
Different from deep vein thrombosis
Superficial blood clots are less serious than deep vein thrombosis, which requires anti-clotting drugs and could end a player's season.
NFL players with blood clots
Panthers' Taylor Moton missed time due to lung blood clots; former center Billy Price retired after pulmonary embolism.
Hurts' treatment options
Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis includes bed rest, elevating legs, warm compresses, or blood thinners, but Hurts may not be on blood thinners.
How long could Hurts miss?
Hurts will miss Sunday's game and may be out indefinitely due to the clot's potential to move and cause pulmonary embolism.
The bottom line
Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday's game and potentially more due to a superficial blood clot that could resolve in weeks.
