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Eagles Make Major Decision on Jalen Hurts’ Season Before Facing Panthers - Newsweek (opens in a new tab)

newsweek.com · 2024-09-11

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Claim 1 of 5Not checkedThe Philadelphia Eagles discovered a superficial blood clot in Jalen Hurts’ calf after he was reportedly cleated in the Week 4 loss to the Rams and later developed calf discomfort.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 5Not checkedA follow-up ultrasound after Hurts played against the Jaguars reportedly showed the clot had moved, and the Eagles ruled him out against the Panthers in Week 6.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 5Not checkedNFL insiders reported that the Eagles are not planning to place Hurts on injured reserve while they gather more information and determine the appropriate course of action.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 5Not checkedThe article says some superficial clots can resolve within weeks with conservative care and monitoring, while others may require blood-thinning medication that typically prevents athletes from playing because of bleeding risk.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 5 of 5Not checkedWith Hurts unavailable, backup Tanner McKee is expected to start against Carolina on Sunday.View evidenceHide evidence

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Compression ultrasonography detected proximal deep venous thrombosis but not isolated iliac and calf deep venous thrombosis

ACP Journal Club · 1992 · Crossref

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