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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on IR due to blood clot

KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst) and WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) describe the same event in different terms.

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As of October 17, 2026 at 10:49 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina because of "movement" in a small blood clot.
The headline split WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) frames it as "Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on IR due to blood clot". The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com) frames it as "Eagles change course on Jalen Hurts after more medical consultations".
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CenterEagles QB Jalen Hurts on IR due to blood clot

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Oct 17, 9:40 PM

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on IR due to blood clot

The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina because of "movement" in a small blood clot.

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Oct 17, 10:49 PM

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve with blood clot in his calf

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Quarterback Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve Saturday, two days after the Philadelphia Eagles revealed he has a blood clot in his calf.

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The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com)News report · Oct 17, 8:15 PM

Eagles change course on Jalen Hurts after more medical consultations

The Eagles changed course on Jalen Hurts after consulting doctors and medical experts as the quarterback deals with a superficial blood clot.

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Oct 17, 8:15 PM: The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com) joined the source map.

Oct 17, 9:40 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Oct 17, 10:49 PM: WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 14 sources · 1 bucket.