The Biggest Questions About Jalen Hurts’s Health, and Where the Eagles Go From Here

Key Points:

• Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli after initially being treated for a superficial blood clot in his calf, leading to his placement on injured reserve and indefinite sidelining due to blood thinner treatment.
• Despite the serious diagnosis in London, Hurts played a full game against the Jaguars, raising questions about the medical clearance process and the decision to allow him to participate in a high-contact sport while managing blood clots.
• The Eagles ruled Hurts out for Week 6 after ultrasounds showed clot movement, and subsequent tests revealed clots in his lungs, prompting a shift from short-term management to a longer recovery period expected to last about three months.
• Backup quarterback Tanner McKee has taken over as the starter, though his performance so far has been underwhelming, leaving uncertainty about the team’s offensive future and McKee’s potential as a long-term solution.
• Hurts’s future with the Eagles is now uncertain amid his health issues, contract considerations, and recent coaching changes, complicating the team’s offseason decisions regarding his role as the franchise quarterback.