Addressing the media on Friday, Sirianni opted to keep specific details regarding Hurts' medical treatment private, choosing instead to highlight the personal bond he shares with his quarterback. The coach emphasized that their connection extends well beyond the professional dynamics of a typical player-coach relationship, noting that his primary focus remains on the well-being of the individual.
Timeline of the medical discovery
The Eagles provided a comprehensive timeline regarding the injury, which originated during a Week 4 contest against the Los Angeles Rams when Hurts was cleated. The quarterback sought treatment for the calf the following Thursday. A subsequent ultrasound performed in London the following Saturday identified the presence of a blood clot.
Despite the initial findings, medical staff and doctors cleared Hurts to play in the team's Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, concluding that mobility and activity were safe and appropriate at that time. However, a follow-up ultrasound conducted on Wednesday evening revealed movement in the small clot, which prompted the organization to sideline him for the game against Carolina. The team has not yet established a definitive timeline for his return to the field.
Team reaction and looking ahead
The news of the diagnosis reached most of the Eagles' roster as they prepared for Thursday’s walk-through practice. Wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks admitted the situation was difficult for the team, particularly given that Hurts had played through the previous week without the squad being aware of the underlying issue. Wicks noted that the team is focused on supporting their leader while preparing to move forward.
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