Jalen Hurts Sidelined By Blood Clot

What happened

The Eagles ruled Jalen Hurts out of their Week 6 game against Carolina after doctors identified a superficial blood clot in his left calf. Tanner McKee is set to start at quarterback, with Joe Milton signed off Dallas’ practice squad to the 53-man roster for depth. Hurts is under a five-year, $255 million contract through 2028, and AP reported his guarantees decline after this season. He told team medical staff he had been cleated during the Oct. 4 Rams game; the clot was found after treatment days later. Coach Nick Sirianni said his first reaction was concern, saying he loves Hurts. A follow-up ultrasound showed movement, and the Eagles have not given a timeline.

How each side covered it

From the left

Only one left-leaning outlet we track covered this: TIME Magazine, under the headline “What to Know About the Blood Clot Sidelining Jalen Hurts”.

From the right

Right-leaning outlets framed Hurts’ absence as both a depth challenge and a medical uncertainty, emphasizing roster response and risk. FOX News tied those threads together, highlighting reinforcement from a division rival while stressing that the clot’s movement could separate limited time from a lengthy absence.

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