Jalen Hurts Ruled OUT As Ultrasound Reveals Scary Health Issue After Doctors Had Originally Cleared Him

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Philadelphia Eagles fans received terrible news regarding star quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Super Bowl MVP won’t be available for the Carolina Panthers duel on Sunday after an ultrasound found a troubling issue in his calf.

Doctors in London cleared him to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars after concluding that the Eagles quarterback could safely do so. He went on to play without limitation in the painful last-second loss in London.

As the Eagles prepare to face the Carolina Panthers in week 6, Hurts’ situation got a major update.

Doctors Cleared Jalen Hurts To Play In London Before Clot Moved

Multiple reports said that Hurts wouldn’t be available against the Panthers on Sunday, due to a superficial blood clot.

The Eagles issued a statement on the player’s health.

“On Thursday, October 8th, Jalen visited the training room after practice requesting treatment for his calf. He informed the medical staff he had been cleated during the Rams game on October 4th. This was his first treatment session for the calf injury following the game, after having practiced in full both Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, Jalen received treatment, practiced in full, and was added to the practice report.

“Out of an abundance of caution, an ultrasound was performed on Saturday following the team’s flight to London and walkthrough. The 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.

They explained that Hurts went through multiple checks, which prompted the Eagles’ decision after the new discovery.

“On Wednesday night, a follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in the small blood clot. Jalen will be out for Sunday’s game vs. the Panthers as we determine the appropriate course of treatment. His health and safety are our highest priority.”

Hurts and the Eagles dropped to 2-3 after losing to the Jaguars. They will face the Panthers without their starting quarterback, as questions loom around his health, days after they cut Andy Dalton.