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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Dan Gelston

Eagles star Jalen Hurts benched due to blood clot issue after he 'got nicked up'

Jalen Hurts looks on during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field on October 04, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - (Getty Images)

A blood clot will keep Jalen Hurts out of Philadelphia's game against Carolina on Sunday.

The Eagles announced the decision on Thursday, describing the clot in his calf as superficial. Hurts said the injury happened in an Oct. 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams, when he took a cleat to his calf area.

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