Jalen Hurts Placed on Injured Reserve With Calf Blood Clot
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve with a blood clot in his calf, an injury that will cause him to miss at least four games.
Topeka, KS, October 17, 2026 —
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been placed on injured reserve after a blood clot was found in his calf. The injury is expected to keep him out for at least four games, according to the information provided.
The available details identify the injury and its minimum expected impact on Hurts’ availability. They do not specify when he was placed on injured reserve, when the clot was diagnosed, or which games he is expected to miss. The date of a possible return was also not provided.
No further information was included about Hurts’ condition, treatment, or the circumstances surrounding the diagnosis. The summary does not identify a team or medical statement, and it provides no additional comments from Hurts, the Eagles or other officials.
As reported, the immediate consequence is that Hurts will miss at least four games. The exact length of his absence beyond that minimum remains unspecified in the information available. No further developments or next steps were provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.ksnt.com, see more information here.
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