Jalen Hurts' Blood Clot Development Raises Concerns

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is out for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a blood clot in his leg. The team initially discovered the clot on Saturday, described as "superficial," and allowed Hurts to play. However, a follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday revealed "movement in the small blood clot," causing the team to rule him out. Dr. David Chao, a former NFL team doctor, believes the word "movement" is crucial in determining Hurts' recovery time. If the clot has become a deep vein thrombosis, Hurts could be out for multiple weeks or even the season. A deep vein thrombosis can break loose and travel to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism, which would require strong anticoagulation medicine and likely end Hurts' season. The Eagles' decision to allow Hurts to play after the initial discovery of the clot has raised questions about the team's handling of the situation, particularly after flying back from London on Saturday.