‘This Is About Much More Than Football,’ ‘Felt Inevitable’ — NFL World Reacts As Eagles Place QB Jalen Hurts on Injured Reserve Ahead of Panthers Showdown
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Jalen Hurts recently received concerning news after being diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his calf. Hurts played Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he first requested treatment for the issue before the game on Oct. 8. An ultrasound in London on Oct. 10 revealed the clot, but medical staff cleared him to play.
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After Sunday’s loss, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback underwent further testing before being placed on injured reserve. The move means Hurts will miss at least the next four games, leaving his availability beyond that stretch uncertain.
As the NFL world reacts to the news, the focus remains on Hurts’ health and giving him the time he needs to make a full recovery.
Jalen Hurts’ Absence Creates a Major Challenge for Philadelphia
NFL insider Mike Garafolo reacted to the news, writing, “Felt inevitable. Jalen Hurts’ health is of the highest priority for him and the Eagles.”
Ian Rapoport later took to X to report who will start in Hurts’ place, writing, “Tanner McKee will start for Philly Sunday and moving forward. But this is about much more than football.”
With Hurts sidelined, McKee has a chance to prove himself as a starter. Though the circumstances are unfortunate, it could be a career-defining opportunity for the Eagles’ 2023 sixth-round pick.
A Cowboys analyst, RJ Ochoa, shared his thoughts on the injury, writing, “The most important thing is Jalen’s health. Hoping the best for him.
“In terms of the football ramifications, this now ensures he will miss next Monday night’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Obviously that was assumed, but again, now it is official.”
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Hurts’ absence against the division rival could prove costly, especially with the NFC East race potentially coming down to the wire and playoff implications at stake.
Another Cowboys-focused X page shared their thoughts, writing, “All rivalry stuff aside: Hoping the best for Jalen’s health.”
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Jesse Morse, a doctor who analyzes sports injuries on X, said the injury could be “possibly season-ending, depending on specifics.”
The Eagles will look to defend their back-to-back NFC East titles this season, but Hurts’ absence could complicate that effort. Before being sidelined, Hurts ranked No. 25 in the league with a PFN QB Impact Score of 69.5.
The Eagles are 2-3 and second in the NFC East, leaving McKee with a tough task ahead of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. Philadelphia has lost three consecutive games and will need to turn things around quickly.
The timing of the matchup presents another challenge.
After playing in London during the NFL International Series, the Eagles must travel back to the United States to face a well-rested Panthers team coming off its bye week. Teams in similar circumstances have historically gone 0-4, adding to Philadelphia’s uphill battle.
This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.