According to the medical update, Hurts is clinically stable and expected to make a full recovery following a three-month treatment plan involving blood thinners. Because the treatment strictly prohibits contact activities, the quarterback will be sidelined for the remainder of the year. Medical staff anticipate that Hurts will suffer no long-term health effects and will be cleared to resume football activities once his treatment concludes.
The health issue stemmed from an initial left calf superficial vein thrombosis discovered by specialists in London on October 10, following an incident on October 4 when Hurts was cleated during a game against the Los Angeles Rams. Although medical personnel initially cleared him to play in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a follow-up examination on October 15 revealed movement in the clot. The Eagles subsequently ruled him out for their Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers and placed him on injured reserve.
With Hurts sidelined, the 2-4 Philadelphia Eagles turn to backup quarterback Tanner McKee, who started the Week 6 loss to Carolina. Hurts will remain active around the team and continue conditioning as he undergoes treatment.