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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on IR due to blood clot
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As of October 17, 2026 at 10:32 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happenedThe Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina because of "movement" in a small blood clot.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on IR due to blood clot". The right frames it as "Eagles QB Jalen Hurts to go on injured reserve due to blood clots".
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Same-event confidenceMedium
8 sources across 2 bias buckets agree on the event.
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CenterEagles QB Jalen Hurts on IR due to blood clot
WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) · Center · News report
Right / center-rightEagles' Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve after superficial blood clot found in his calf area
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.
Eagles' Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve after superficial blood clot found in his calf area
Jalen Hurts has landed on injured reserve after a superficial blood clot in his calf shifted, forcing the Philadelphia Eagles to turn to Tanner Mc Kee.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts to go on injured reserve due to blood clots
Previously, the Eagles had not put Hurts on injured reserve as they tried to figure out the best course of action following the discovery of a blood clot in his leg.
