The Philadelphia Eagles revealed stunning news on Thursday as prep for their Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers continues: Quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the game due to a superficial blood clot.
Per a lengthy statement from the Eagles, he was cleared to play in the team's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London after the blood clot was discovered. But then?
"On Wednesday night, a follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in the small blood clot," read the statement. "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.”
What is a superficial blood clot?
It's a blood clot in a vein, but as Harvard Health notes, "When it affects the body's superficial veins - those that
are seen easily near the surface of the skin - it's known as superficial thrombophlebitis. Superficial thrombophlebitis is very common in people who have varicose veins.
Is a superficial blood clot the same as deep vein thrombosis?
No. Those blood clots don't happen in superficial veins but in deeper veins.
How long will Jalen Hurts be out with the blood clot?
No word on that at the moment, but we'll update this post when we know more.
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