Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts ruled out of Sunday's game 'out of an abundance of caution' due to blood clot

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a superficial blood clot in his calf, which he has been receiving treatment on for nearly a week.

The Eagles released a statement Thursday about the medical condition of their quarterback in announcing his looming absence.

"On Thursday, October 8th, Jalen visited the training room after practice requesting treatment for his calf. He informed the medical staff he had been cleated during the Rams game on October 4th.