Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts’ Health Issues Raise Eyebrows

Jalen Hurts, the quarterback for the Eagles, had a rough night leading up to Philadelphia’s loss to the Jaguars in London last Sunday. Reports indicate that he was hospitalized until 4 a.m. and couldn’t sleep due to health risks. This situation left many wondering why the 28-year-old was allowed to take the field just hours later.

On Monday, the Eagles announced that Hurts would not play for the remainder of the season due to blood clots found in his left leg and lungs. Despite being awake for about 36 hours, he managed to participate in the entire game against Jacksonville, according to a report by Tom Pelissero from The Ringer.

Mike Garafolo from NFL Network questioned the decision to let Hurts play, noting that he was in a challenging position with limited offensive support. He ran the ball only twice, which some speculate may have been a move for self-preservation considering his health concerns.

The situation drew criticism from former “SportsCenter” anchor Linda Cohn, who expressed outrage that the Eagles’ medical staff allowed Hurts to travel to London and didn’t address his calf pain properly. She was particularly shocked that they waited until arriving in London for an ultrasound.

Last Thursday, it was confirmed that an ultrasound conducted in London showed a superficial blood clot in Hurts’ leg, leading to his exclusion from the game against the Panthers. His agent, Nicole Lynn, later confirmed that he had a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis along with bilateral pulmonary emboli. She reassured that his treatment would primarily involve blood thinners and that he would still engage with the Eagles during his recovery.

The prognosis suggests a full recovery for Hurts. The Eagles reported that he first mentioned calf issues on October 8 after being cleated during their Week 4 loss. A “superficial blood clot” was found in an evaluation just before the Jaguars game, yet the team’s medical personnel concluded that Hurts was fit to play.

The Eagles maintained that Hurts was under no limitations during the game, and he practiced fully prior to their following match. However, a follow-up exam revealed movement within the small blood clot.

In Sunday’s close defeat to the Jaguars, Hurts completed 21 of 40 passes for 220 yards and one touchdown. In Hurts’ absence, backup quarterback Tanner McKee threw for 215 yards and a touchdown in a subsequent loss to the Panthers. The offense faced challenges largely due to their own mistakes.

Defensively, the Eagles initially restricted the Panthers to a mere 24 rushing yards in the first half but faltered in the second half, allowing over 100 rushing yards. Coach Nick Sirianni stressed after the game the need for everyone to improve, emphasizing that it’s a collective effort rather than the responsibility of any single player or coach.

The Eagles, now standing at 2-4, prepare for an NFC East clash with the Cowboys on “Monday Night Football” scheduled for October 26.