Jalen Hurts Blood Clot Explained: Mike Garafolo on the Eagles’ Biggest Questions

What really happened with Jalen Hurts’ blood clot injury, and why was the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback cleared to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London before being ruled out against the Carolina Panthers?

On today’s Anthony Gargano Show, NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo joins Anthony to discuss the latest on Hurts, the Eagles’ medical decision-making, and the questions surrounding the quarterback’s health.

The Eagles announced that a superficial blood clot was discovered in Hurts’ leg after an ultrasound in London. Doctors reviewed the results and cleared him to play, but a follow-up ultrasound after his return to Philadelphia revealed movement in the clot. Hurts will miss the matchup against Carolina as the team determines the appropriate course of treatment.

With Hurts sidelined, Tanner McKee is expected to start at quarterback for the Eagles. What does his opportunity mean for Philadelphia, and how will the team navigate this uncertainty?

In this episode:

Mike Garafolo breaks down the latest on Jalen Hurts’ blood clot.
What we know about the timeline from the calf injury against the Rams to the London game.
Why Hurts was cleared to play against the Jaguars and what changed afterward.
The biggest unanswered questions about the Eagles’ medical decision-making.
Tanner McKee steps in as the expected starter against the Carolina Panthers.
What Hurts’ absence means for the Eagles moving forward.

The priority is Hurts’ health, but the timing and circumstances surrounding this injury raise important questions for the Eagles.

Watch the full conversation with Anthony Gargano and Mike Garafolo, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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