Jalen Hurts blood clot, explained: What to know about Eagles QB's recovery timeline, more on health condition

Key points

• Jalen Hurts will miss the Philadelphia Eagles' Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers after doctors found a superficial blood clot in his right calf. The clot was first detected by an ultrasound in London, where Hurts played against the Jacksonville Jaguars after doctors cleared him.
• A second ultrasound in Philadelphia showed movement in the clot, prompting the decision to sit him out. NFL Network reports Hurts is out indefinitely and cannot play until the situation is resolved.
• Superficial clots usually resolve within a few weeks, according to the Cleveland Clinic.