From EssentiallySports · Nilaav Ranjan Gogoi · · 1m 40s
Eagles Wait on Jalen Hurts' Return After Blood Clot
Eagles delay Jalen Hurts' return to avoid IR commitment amid blood clot concerns.
In brief
Eagles delay Jalen Hurts' return to avoid IR commitment amid blood clot concerns. Philadelphia Eagles keep Jalen Hurts on active roster while evaluating blood clot treatment to avoid premature injured reserve placement. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Jalen Hurts in medical tent
Jalen Hurts is in the blue medical tent being checked for a concussion.
Andy Dalton takes snap
Andy Dalton, 38, a three-time pro bowler, trots on for four snaps.
Hurts ruled out
They cut him less than two weeks later on Friday, oct. 9, in london.
Roster spots scarce
Spots were scarce after lane johnson retired without warning.
Multiple injuries
Cam jurgens traded to baltimore, saquon barkley and devonta smith nursing hamstrings.
Blood clot confirmed
Jalen hurts has a superficial blood clot in his calf and is out indefinitely.
Medical timeline
The medical timeline began on october 8 after being cleated in the calf during the october 4 loss to los angeles rams.
Ultrasound results
An ultrasound conducted on october 10 revealed a superficial blood clot.
Initial treatment plan
Doctors recommended hurts play against jacksonville on october 11 and another ultrasound within 72 hours.
Follow-up ultrasound
A follow-up ultrasound on october 14 revealed movement in the clot.
Eagles' decision
The eagles ruled hurts out for their october 18 game against carolina while determining treatment.
Treatment options
Doctors are considering anticoagulants, which could require a minimum six-week treatment period.
Roster flexibility
Philadelphia has roster space to wait before making an injured reserve decision.
In short
Philadelphia Eagles keep Jalen Hurts on active roster while evaluating blood clot treatment to avoid premature injured reserve placement.
