Eagles will bring back Jalen Hurts this season under one condition amid blood clot issue: report
The Eagles will consider bringing Jalen Hurts back this season only if scans show that his blood clot has completely disappeared, according to NFL analyst Jay Glazer. The quarterback is on injured reserve, and the team is prioritising his health because a clot that moves could pose a serious danger.
Hurts must miss at least four games under the injured reserve rules, and his return date is uncertain. Tanner McKee started against Carolina, throwing for 215 yards and a touchdown in Philadelphia’s 25-14 defeat. Hurts is set to miss upcoming divisional games against Dallas, Washington and the New York Giants; former Chargers team doctor David Chao said a deep vein clot could keep him out for multiple weeks.
- Hurts can return only if scans confirm the clot is gone.
- He must miss at least four games on injured reserve.
- Philadelphia lost 25-14 with backup Tanner McKee starting.
Both sides, in good faith
The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
The Eagles could reasonably consider Hurts’ return if scans confirm the clot has fully resolved and medical staff judge that playing is safe. A cautious, evidence-based clearance could let their leading quarterback help the team during a consequential stretch while respecting the minimum injured-reserve period.
The case against
Even if a scan shows the clot has disappeared, returning to high-intensity play may carry uncertainty, and a clot that moves could have grave consequences. The Eagles could therefore keep Hurts out until doctors are confident the risk is acceptably low, putting his long-term health ahead of the immediate competitive benefit.