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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers and is out indefinitely after doctors discovered a superficial blood clot.
The Eagles have no plans to place Hurts on injured reserve, though the team has not ruled out that possibility depending on future medical information. Hurts and the organization are gathering additional information and seeking further medical opinions. The blood clot is believed to be treatable, and Hurts is determining the best course of treatment alongside his medical team. The Eagles have stated they will follow the direction of Hurts' doctors regarding his return.
Blood thinners, which would prevent Hurts from playing, typically require a minimum six-week timeframe for a moderate dose. Some within the organization view Hurts as week-to-week, while doctors around the league who have not examined him estimate a several-week absence. One team's doctor texted ESPN: "It is a broad range and nuance based on size and location and hematology evaluation, but could be six weeks."
Tanner McKee will start against the Panthers. Cole Payton has been promoted to backup quarterback, and Joe Milton was signed off the Dallas practice squad. Running back Saquon Barkley has been ruled out for Sunday but could return next week. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith is dealing with a hamstring injury.
Source: ESPN - Sat Oct 17, 7:30 AM ET
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).