Eagles Place Jalen Hurts on Injured Reserve

The Philadelphia Eagles placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve on October 17, changing an earlier decision not to use the designation as he continues to be evaluated for a blood clot in his leg. The team also announced that running back Jaydon Blue had been signed to the active roster. The injured-reserve move means Hurts must miss at least four games. Reports citing Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport said the decision followed consultations with doctors and other experts and would sideline Hurts indefinitely. The Eagles have not announced a return date, and his eventual availability depends on his medical condition and guidance from doctors. The change came hours after reports said Philadelphia had not planned to place Hurts on injured reserve. The available accounts do not explain what prompted the shift. The team’s announcement also said linebacker Keyshawn JamesNewby and safety Cole Wisniewski were elevated for the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers. In an earlier account of Hurts’s medical timeline, the Eagles said a follow-up ultrasound on October 14 showed movement in the superficial blood clot. The team said Hurts would miss the game against Carolina...