Jalen Hurts is now out of the 2026-2027 NFL season indefinitely as the Philadelphia Eagles places its quarterback (QB) on injured reserve following a superficial blood clot found in his calf.

On Saturday afternoon (October 17), ESPN and NFL Network reported the news. The outlets said the Eagles have been conducting several consultations with numerous doctors and experts ever since Hurts first sustained his calf injury on October 4.

During the Eagles’ game against the Los Angeles Rams, Hurts injured his calf. On October 8, he requested treatment after practice. On October 10, Hurts underwent a precautionary ultrasound in London (following the team’s flight. The results revealed the superficial blood clot.

On October 14, a follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in the clot. This lead to the Eagles sidelining Hurts. And by October 17, after the aforementioned continued consultations, the Eagles placed Hurts on injured reserve (IR), sidelining him indefinitely. 

Philadelphia Eagles Decides To Place Jalen Hurts On Injured Reserve Due To Superficial Blood Clot

The decision will now allow Hurts the time he needs to fully heal. The Eagles believe Hurts’ blood clot is treatable. However, until doctors clear him as fully healed and ready to return to play, the Eagles will be waiting to welcome him back on the field.

According to ESPN, the team was waiting to make a roster decision until after medical experts gave definitive answers during consults. The team and Hurts have been trying to explore every option and gather as much information as possible before indefinitely benching him. However, after weeks of treatment and consultations, within the last 24 hours the team made its executive decision.

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