Eagles said in a statement<\/a> Thursday that Hurts was injured when he took a cleat to his calf area on Oct. 4 against the Los Angeles Rams.<\/p>\nArticle continues below this ad<\/p>\n
A day earlier, Hurts spoke in vague terms about the injury.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a very unique experience, to say the least,\u201d Hurts said. \u201cI don\u2019t want to get into the details of kind of leading up to the game and whatnot. But got nicked up in the Rams game.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hurts practiced last week and informed the medical staff of the injury after practice on Oct. 8. The former Super Bowl MVP was back at practice the next day before the team left for London to play Jacksonville.<\/p>\n
\u201cOut of an abundance of caution, an ultrasound was performed on Saturday following the team\u2019s flight to London and walk-through,\u201d the Eagles said in a statement. \u201cThe ultrasound revealed a superficial blood clot. Our medical staff and doctors in London reviewed the results and concluded that activity and mobility were important and that Jalen could safely play. Doctors recommended a follow-up ultrasound within 72 hours of the game and the return flight to Philadelphia.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Hurts completed 21 of 40 passes for 220 yards and one touchdown in a 19-17 loss to the Jaguars, the Eagles’ third straight defeat after a 2-0 start.<\/p>\n
Hurts did not emerge from the tunnel in London until just before the coin toss.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was trying to rest,\u201d he said, laughing.<\/p>\n
Hurts received treatment Monday and Tuesday this week when he returned to Philadelphia and was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.<\/p>\n
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Hurts underwent another ultrasound on Wednesday that revealed a \u201cmovement in the small blood clot.\u201d<\/p>\n
The kind of blood clot Hurts has often forms in a vein close to the surface of the skin but can be painful and requires treatment.<\/p>\n
The Eagles said in a statement they would determine the appropriate course of treatment. There was no timetable on when Hurts could return.<\/p>\n
Hurts’ absence opens the door for McKee<\/p>\n
The Eagles will turn to the 26-year-old McKee against the Panthers.<\/p>\n
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McKee had been the primary backup each of the past two seasons but lost that job in training camp to veteran Andy Dalton. Dalton was released last Friday after he threw an interception in the end zone on his lone pass attempt of the season in a Week 3 loss at Chicago.<\/p>\n
Hurts absorbed a late hit and was pulled off the field to be checked for a concussion in that game.<\/p>\n
McKee has two career starts, both in Week 18 the past two years. The Eagles had already clinched their playoff seeds and rested Hurts. McKee, a sixth-round pick in the 2023 draft, has completed 54 of 88 passes for five touchdowns and one interception.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery opportunity that you get to play is a huge opportunity, especially being a sixth-round pick,\u201d McKee said.<\/p>\n
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McKee has familiarity with the Eagles after four seasons, even though he’s learning a new offense under first-year coordinator Sean Mannion.<\/p>\n
Hurts will be missed<\/p>\n
Hurts has eight touchdown passes and three interceptions with 933 yards passing this season. He’s led the Eagles to two Super Bowl appearances and earned MVP honors after they beat the Kansas City Chiefs to win the championship in the 2024 season.<\/p>\n
Hurts is in the midst of a five-year, $255 million extension, including $179.3 million guaranteed, that takes him through the 2028 season.<\/p>\n
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The Eagles stunned fans when they drafted Hurts out of Oklahoma in the second round in 2020. They seemingly had Carson Wentz entrenched at QB and had more pressing needs. But Hurts supplanted Wentz and became one of the top young quarterbacks in the NFL.<\/p>\n
Injuries and a surprise retirement have Eagles in survival mode<\/p>\n
Jordan Mailata had called last week a \u201cweek from hell\u201d after the sudden retirement of fellow offensive lineman Lane Johnson and the trade of another O-line starter, Cam Jurgens, to the Ravens.<\/p>\n
\u201cI might have jumped the gun on that one,\u201d Mailata said with a laugh.<\/p>\n
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The Eagles hope Barkley (hamstring) and Smith (hamstring) can play Sunday.<\/p>\n
Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard, linebacker Jalyx Hunt, defensive back Michael Carter, running back Will Shipley and cornerback Quinyon Mitchell were all hurt against the Jaguars. Philadelphia had previously ruled out center Drew Kendall, safety Marcus Epps and wide receiver WR Marquise Brown. Wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) missed practice Thursday.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs much adversity as we’ve handled,\u201d Mailata said, \u201cit also has created so much opportunity for our young guys. That’s what I keep focusing on.\u201d<\/p>\n
As crucial as those absences have been, playing without Hurts could sting the most.<\/p>\n
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The Eagles have no choice but to press on with McKee.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve been getting reps with him all year,\u201d wide receiver Darius Cooper said. \u201cIt\u2019s really not a drop-off.\u201d<\/p>\n
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